At the beginning of November, Wei Zhongxian, the most powerful minister of the Ming Empire, came to the end of power. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

He was ordered by Emperor Chongzhen to rush to Fengyang to guard the imperial tomb for his ancestors.

Fengyang is the ancestral home of the Ming Dynasty emperor, and it is also the birthplace of Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, where the parents and brother and sister-in-law of Zhu Yuanzhang, the Taizu Emperor of the Ming Empire, are buried. Fengyang is located in the Huaihe region, far away from the capital, there are 1,500 miles of road, from departure to arrival during the long road to rush.

When Wei Zhongxian left, he was accompanied by his nephew Wei Liangqing's family, Wei Liangdong's family and his confidant Li Chaoqin. They knew that it was not safe to be in the capital, and if they did not follow Wei Zhongxian away, they would only become the target of attack by the courtiers.

Emperor Chongzhen issued an edict urging again and again, Wei Zhongxian did not have any time to prepare, nor did any courtiers see him off, and Wei Zhongxian left Beijing gloomily.

Three days after Wei Zhongxian left the capital, Emperor Chongzhen felt that the time was ripe to discuss the aftermath of the liquidation of Wei Zhongxian, so he called Wang Zhizheng, Jiang Nai, and Huang Liji into the palace.

After entering the palace, after the three of them had just said goodbye, Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile: "As soon as Wei Zhongxian left, he suddenly felt that the court was much quieter. ”

Finally eliminated the opponent, the big stone in Emperor Chongzhen's heart fell to the ground, and he didn't have such a sense of security as he did today.

Wang Zhizheng smiled and said: "A generation of eunuchs has come to an end, and no one has sent him off, the nine-thousand-year-old mansion was full of traffic in the past, and now he has left Beijing with his family. ”

Wang Zhizheng said, looked at Emperor Chongzhen, and saw that Emperor Chongzhen was full of ambition and seemed to be in a very good mood.

Huang Liji also laughed and said: "Wei Zhongxian got rid of it, and suddenly felt that the government was clear, and the emperor was really a heroic and martial king!"

Emperor Chongzhen was in a particularly good mood, he laughed and said: "Now the mansion left by Wei Zhongxian should also be sealed! This nine-thousand-year-old mansion is nothing but evil and darkness!"

So he smiled and said to Jiang Nai: "Jiang Aiqing, you will take the forbidden army to seal up the Nine Thousand Years Old Mansion in the afternoon, and then confiscate the mansion and hand it over to the Household Department to take over! Let the Household Department be responsible for selling it and use it as a state treasury." Wei Zhongxian's ill-gotten gains are all used for public use!"

Jiang Nai arched his hand and said, "Yes." ”

Emperor Chongzhen said to Wang Zhizheng: "Lord Taifu, Wei Zhongxian can have today, and it is also thanks to you! I am ready to reward you as a duke, and let you be a second duke!"

Wang Zhizheng fell to his knees when he heard the words and said: "Weichen thanks the lord Longen, but the duke must not be sealed again, I am now the prince of Chongguo, and the marquis of Tong, the glory is too high, I am afraid I can't afford it......"

Emperor Chongzhen smiled slightly: "You have such a great feat, I really can't help but reward you!"

Wang Zhizheng knew in his heart that the more Emperor Chongzhen was sealed, the more it showed that he was not at ease with him.

He thought about it, and suddenly remembered Xiao He's allusion. When Xiao He was in charge, Liu Bang went out to fight, Xiao He in order to reassure the emperor, invaded the people's land several times, making his reputation extremely bad, but Liu Bang was secretly happy in his heart.

So he smiled and said, "Weichen...... Weichen thought, if the emperor must reward me, reward me with a little ...... Gold & Silver Jewellery ......"

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was stunned, and then laughed loudly: "Taifu, you, you actually love gold and silver." ”

Wang Zhizheng lowered his head and said with a smile: "A gentleman loves money, and he takes it in a good way, hehehe, I live a luxurious life on weekdays, so the expenses are too big......"

Emperor Chongzhen slapped the shore of the table and said with a smile: "Okay, then how about I give Wei Zhongxian to Xu Yingyuan, and reward you with all the property confiscated by me?"

Wang Zhizheng pretended to be happy and said loudly: Weichen thank the lord Longen!

Huang Liji secretly praised in his heart: This Wang Zhi happened to be smart.

But Jiang Nai didn't know, so he frowned and said in his heart: Why is Master Taifu so unproductive.

At this moment, suddenly Wang Liangfu, the new commander of the Jinyi Guard, came in, knelt down and said, "Weichen has something to tell the emperor. ”

Emperor Chongzhen looked at Ryosuke with a serious face, and knew that it might not be a good thing, so he asked, "What's the matter?"

Ryosuke looked at Huang Liji and said: "According to the Jinyi Wei report, Wei Zhongxian raised a large number of dead soldiers on the way to Fengyang, a total of 500 people, because the matter is more serious, so Wei Chen hurriedly entered the palace to report it!"

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he slammed his fist on the shore of the table with a "bang", startling Wang Zhizheng, Liangfu, Huang Liji and Jiang Nai.

Emperor Chongzhen said angrily: "This Wei Zhongxian, let him go to guard the mausoleum, why does he bring a trace of men and horses?"

Ryosuke hurriedly said, "I said I wanted to protect myself......"

Emperor Chongzhen said angrily: "Self-preservation? What is he afraid of? Who is he afraid of? Is it because he can't prevent me? The king wants his minister to die, and the minister has to die, I really want to arrest him, and he still plans to fight with me?"

Wang Zhizheng hurriedly said: "The emperor is angry, and the minister thinks that this matter should be investigated. ”

Emperor Chongzhen sneered: "What else is investigating?!Liangfu, you immediately personally lead people to chase Wei Zhongxian, arrest him and return him to the capital to be imprisoned!"

As soon as Emperor Chongzhen said that, Wang Zhizheng understood that the emperor was just looking for an excuse to get rid of Wei Zhongxian.

He arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty, since you want to arrest Wei Zhongxian, can you let Weichen go with Liangfu." ”

Emperor Chongzhen stared at him: "What are you doing Taifu?"

Wang Zhizheng said solemnly: "If Wei Zhongxian orders a hard fight with Jinyiwei, I think it will be bad, and it will hurt our athletes, so I will persuade Wei Zhongxian to be arrested." ”

Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand: "Lord Taifu, don't get into danger, now Wei Zhongxian has become a frightened bird, the dog jumps over the wall in a hurry, I am afraid that he will do a battle of trapped beasts, which is not good for you." ”

Wang Zhizheng said confidently: "Although Weichen's martial arts are mediocre, he is still sure to deal with Wei Zhongxian and several of his bodyguards. ”

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said to Wang Zhizheng: "Okay, since Taifu is going, then go, Liangfu, you lead a thousand brocade guards to escort Lord Taifu!"

Liangfu bowed down and said: "Yes, Weichen must escort Master Taifu, and he must arrest the thief Wei Zhongxian and return to Beijing to be tried!"

After leaving the palace, Ryosuke and Jiang Nai began to complain about Wang Zhizheng.

Ryosuke complained: "My lord, why do you want to go on a trip to capture a Wei Zhongxian, and I will capture only 500 people!"

Wang Zhizheng waved his hand and said, "No, I want to talk to Wei Zhongxian, since he has a dead end, I think I am still very willing to talk to him." ”

Ryosuke nodded and said, "Okay, my lord, then let's go!"

Wang Zhizheng nodded, and Jiang Nai said, "Otherwise, I will send another thousand Divine Machine Battalions!"

Liangfu smiled at Jiang Nai and said, "Brother Jiang, you, don't get involved, it's too much time for a mere Wei Zhongxian to move the forbidden army!"