Chapter 146: Backsliding
Chongzhen and Zhu Cihong came to the Wumen City Tower together, only to see a large area of black pressure on the Wumen Square, and the Yongwei Battalion soldiers lined up until Chengtianmen.
Looking at the Yongwei camp where the army was looking and staying overnight, and seeing the large and small imperial historians who were tied into zongzi in front of the noon gate, Chongzhen's anger gradually rose.
Sun Yingyuan saw the emperor and Zhu Cihong who appeared on the noon gate, and when he saw that Zhu Cihong was fine, he immediately knelt down on one knee and said: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”
The military discipline of the Yongwei battalion was strictly orderly, and when they saw that the lord would salute, all the soldiers followed and saluted and shouted: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”
Chongzhen was a little timid in his heart, but when he heard the soldiers shouting to him, his heart suddenly became relieved, it seemed that the Yongwei Battalion really didn't plan to force the palace.
Zhu Cihong breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and secretly said that this Sun Yingyuan is really flexible, if he changes Huang Degong's mallet, it is estimated that he will ask the emperor for an explanation first.
"Father, you see, the Yongwei Battalion has not forced the palace, they are still following you, and they are always your loyal Son of Heaven's army! The Son of Heaven's pro-army was actually slandered for plotting against others, what is the reason? ”
Zhu Cihong is now trying his best to praise it, striving to turn big things into small ones, but fortunately, Sun Yingyuan has enough eyesight and bows to the emperor at this moment.
Chongzhen was a lot more comfortable by this horse, nodded and said, "Let them get up and ask them what they want to do." ”
"Xing!" Cao Huachun raised his voice and said: "Your Majesty's dictation, ask why you are here?" ”
Cao Huachun can mix in the palace for so many years without falling, he is also an old fritter, his comprehension and adaptability are extremely strong, and he is also very particular about questioning, if he opens his mouth, he asks: Why are you forcing the palace, don't you know that this is a capital crime? Then the result will be embarrassing.
Sun Yingyuan said in a loud voice: "Our brave defense battalion fought for the country's bloody battle, and the imperial history of the court not only vainly said that it would erase our military exploits, but also chased the wind and captured the shadows, framing my loyal army!" We are not convinced! Now take down a traitorous minister, please send it down! ”
"Not convinced!"
"Not convinced!"
Tens of thousands of brave guards shouted frantically with their weapons in their hands, and the overwhelming sound resounded throughout the entire imperial city, which made people feel frightened.
Chongzhen's forehead was faintly sweaty, but he didn't dare to reach out to wipe it, for fear that others would see his nervousness.
Zhu Cihong was very satisfied with Sun Yingyuan's ability to control the field, it was rare to be able to control the unplanned mutiny to such an extent, as long as he maintained a strong combat effectiveness, he believed that Chongzhen would not dare to move them easily, Zu Dashou was a living example.
Zhu Cihong said seriously: "Father, what should I do?" Please show me! ”
Chongzhen didn't like this passive feeling very much, he felt that he was coerced, and snorted coldly: "Let them go back!" ”
Zhu Cihong immediately said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty has a will, let you return to the camp as soon as possible, practice well, and be loyal to the country, as for other things, Your Majesty will make decisions for you!"
The meaning he conveyed was very clear: you go back to the camp first, the emperor will not blame you, these imperial histories will be handed over to the emperor to deal with, and you should not act beyond your authority.
After speaking, Zhu Cihong asked: "Father, do you think this is okay?" ”
Chongzhen has been fighting with the civil official group for so many years, and he can be regarded as a good person, how can he not hear the meaning of Zhu Cihong's words?
Chongzhen is now dissatisfied with Zhu Cihong's many private ideas, it is not easy to refuse directly, the most important thing at the moment is to let the Yongwei battalion return to the garrison first, otherwise so many soldiers are blocked in front of the official office area and the noon gate, and it is not good that the palace will be forced.
"Hmm!" Chongzhen nodded and replied casually.
Seeing that he was relieved, Zhu Cihong breathed a sigh of relief, waved his hand at Sun Yingyuan, signaling him to lead the army to withdraw, Sun Yingyuan received the order, and immediately ordered the front team of the whole army to retreat and return to the station.
After watching the retreat of the Yongwei Battalion, everyone also breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, the imperial historians who were tied into zongzi in front of the noon gate suddenly shouted and cried: "Your Majesty! You're going to call the shots for us! ”
"Your Majesty! They killed Lord Tang, you have to make decisions for us! ”
Chongzhen, who was on the city tower, listened to this terrible shout, his eyelids couldn't help jumping wildly a few times, and suddenly said coldly: "The prince continues to be grounded, only in the harem, not allowed to step into the front court!" It is rumored that the cabinet, the six departments, the Shenshu battalion, the Shenji battalion, and the five military camps have all gone to the Huangji Palace to discuss matters! ”
Zhu Cihong's face changed when he heard this: "Father, the Yongwei Battalion has made great contributions to the country, you can't touch them!" ”
"Is there anyone in this world who can't be moved? Send the prince back to the palace! Chongzhen just said with a cold face, and left without looking back.
How can you turn your face faster than you can turn a book! Besides, isn't there someone in the world who you can't move? is still a group of people, such as Huang Taiji, Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, Zu Dashou, Zuo Liangyu.......
Zhu Cihong's face was very ugly, and he was also very anxious in his heart. You're afraid you're not going to die!
Luo Yangxing, who was following Chongzhen, could see that His Majesty was about to prepare a counterattack, maybe he would abolish the prince, he stepped forward with a smile, stretched out his hand and said, "Your Highness, please!" ”
Zhu Cihong looked at the villain's Luo Yang, and he was angry, and snorted coldly: "Get out of the way!" ”
The smile on Luo Yangxing's face gradually disappeared and became very ugly, but it was still there without moving.
Xu Sheng, who was behind Zhu Cihong, took a step forward and said in a loud voice: "Your Highness told you to get out of the way, are you deaf?" ”
"Xu Sheng! You ......" was scolded by Xu Sheng, Luo Yang's face turned blue and red, and he was extremely annoyed.
"If you don't get out within three breaths, Lao Tzu will abolish you!" Xu Sheng looked at him coldly and shouted, "Get out!" ”
Feeling the sharp murderous aura emanating from Xu Sheng's body, Luo Yangxing's face turned pale, although he had practiced martial arts, after all, he had never been on the battlefield, and Xu Sheng was not at the same level at all, he glanced at Xu Sheng resentfully, and finally left in disgrace.
"What the hell! Dare to jump around in front of this palace! Zhu Cihong looked at Luo Yangxing in the distance with contempt, and I have to say that this feeling of bullying is really cool.
It's cool, how should we deal with the affairs of the Yongwei Battalion?
Zhu Cihong thought for a long time, and suddenly said in a deep voice: "Xu Sheng, send someone to secretly pass on Huang Degong and Sun Yingyuan, firmly grasp the Yongwei camp, if anyone wants to move, there is no need to scruple, just let it go!" ”
Zhu Cihong thinks very clearly, any capital is built on strength, if anyone wants to touch my roots, then first weigh whether they have this strength!
This is the worst plan, Zhu Cihong decided to take another soft move and ask the two bigwigs of Cining Palace and Ciqing Palace to come forward.
Under the emperor's urgent edict, the cabinet, the six ministries, the central military governor's office, the left army governor's office, the right army governor's office, the former army governor's office, the rear army governor's office, all the civil and military generals gathered in the imperial palace, waiting for the emperor's arrival.
The ministers all learned of the mutiny of the Yongwei Battalion, and they were a little surprised by this variable at first, and then they thought about a lot of things.
The civil officials are speculating whether His Majesty will take the opportunity to depose the crown prince and then reorganize the Yongwei camp, after all, the prince's power has made everyone panic and unhappy.
The third prince is also the queen's concubine, and abolishing the crown prince and making him the new prince may be the best arrangement, and it is also in the interests of most people, but I don't know if the emperor can be so ruthless.
Wen Tiren was very excited at the moment, losing a Tang Shiji, but he could abolish the prince, this kind of chess change was very cost-effective, as long as the prince fell, it would be much easier for him to deal with those courtiers.
Chongzhen was rushing from the Wenhua Hall to the Huangji Hall to preside over the court meeting, and met the old eunuch from Cining Palace in the middle of the road, and the old eunuch bent over and saluted: "Emperor, the concubine Niangniang, please move to Cining Palace." ”
"I see." Chongzhen frowned, but he still responded, and then said to Wang Chengen: "Let the ministers disperse, and discuss it tomorrow." ”
In the Imperial Palace, Wang Chengen announced the emperor's will in public, and all the ministers glanced at each other, all of them felt inexplicable, and they didn't know what happened.
After the ministers discussed and left the Imperial Palace, an inconspicuous little eunuch quietly followed Wen Tiren, whispered a few words to Lao Baixia near Wenyuan Pavilion and quickly left.
"Cining Palace has never asked about world affairs, why ........ today" Wen Tiren suddenly felt a little bad, and felt that it was necessary to urge the emperor to hold court discussions again and handle the matter as soon as possible.