The matter of the barbecue in Beijing City, like a thunderbolt, quickly spread to all directions.

Forbidden City, Nanjing.

Emperor Chongzhen was in the Qianqing Palace, looking intently at the world map pasted on the palace wall, which was the world map modified by Zhu Cihong according to the "Kunyu Wanguo Quantu" drawn by Li Zhizao in the 30th year of Wanli.

Chongzhen has seen the "Kunyu Wanguo Complete Map", and he also knows that the countries that exist in the world are just the maps drawn by the prince, and there are many differences from before, such as the Ming part is more refined, but the countries of Korea and Japan have become smaller.

"If I have the opportunity, I will definitely go to the South Seas to have a look, and then go to the Natai West countries to have a look......"

Chongzhen reluctantly retracted his gaze and continued to look at the layout of the Qianqing Palace.

The most in the palace is the books, I heard that the prince Zhu Cihong read a wide range of books, "Zizhi Tongjian", "Tongjian Compendium", "University Yanyi", "Zhenguan Political Dignitaries", "Emperor Ming Xun", "Emperor Jian Illustrated" and other classics almost day and night.

Chongzhen is also a tireless person, very satisfied with the layout here, and also pleased with Zhu Cihong's studiousness......

What attracted Chongzhen's attention the most was the screens on both sides of the dragon case, which were not painted with landscapes, flowers and birds, but with pictures of Ming monarchs and virtuous ministers in history.

"The prince has the posture of a virtuous ......"

Chongzhen secretly praised in his heart, and locked his eyes on the screen behind the dragon case.

This screen does not have a picture, all of them are composed of words, looking at the handwriting, it should be written by the prince Zhu Cihong.

"Attack the Tatar Qing Dynasty, take the South Seas below, go to the ocean to control the Taixi States, enter the land and get the land of the fresh sun, the slave eight banners, the white race, all my descendants of Yan and Huang in the four seas, and all the Chinese people under the sky!

Get the Pacific Ocean and herd fish and shrimp, occupy the Atlantic Ocean to train ships, plant my corn in South Asia and America, and feed my cattle and sheep in Mobei Australia! Get the will of heaven and earth, follow the purpose of the universe, and unify the world, only my emperor! ”

Chongzhen finished reading it with a confused face, and stood on the spot for a moment, speechless for a long time, and secretly said that this kid is too crazy! And what are those Americas and Australia?

Compared with the prince's "grand ambition", Chongzhen said that as long as he could unify the north and the south, expel Jiannu and restore Liaodong, he would have no regrets.

At this time, Wang Chengen sent the "Huangming Times" that had just been published today, and Chongzhen habitually took it and sat in the warm pavilion to read it carefully.

Since coming to Nanjing, Chongzhen has lived an unprecedentedly easy life, and the daily government is still handled by the prince, and the reason he gave is: "I went all the way south, and I needed to recuperate." ”

In these idle days, his biggest hobby is to read books and newspapers, and at the same time secretly learn about the situation in Jiangnan to see who are his loyal supporters......

When it comes to political struggles, cutting off powerful ministers, and recovering power, Chongzhen has his own means, and he knows very well that forbearance comes first, and he brakes quietly, which was the case when he dealt with Wei Zhongxian.

After a few glances at the newspaper, an explosive report made him unbelievable: "The thief got 70 million taels of silver for the roast salary?" ”

Looking at the newspaper again, Xiangcheng Bo, Li Guozhen and other nobles were copied out of no less than 500,000 taels of silver each, and Chongzhen was in a trance.

After he ascended the throne, he organized several fund-raising activities, and he still borrowed and repaid, but as a result, he borrowed less than one million taels of silver from the nobles and hundreds of officials, and the donation not long ago was even only 100,000 taels......

Remembering that he did his best for food and salary at that time, and the civil and military officials pushed back one by one, Chongzhen hated and said: "A group of rats, only for personal gain, disregard the emperor's grace, die innocent, lack of sympathy, thieves chase stolen goods and salaries, chase well!" ”

As he spoke, his eyes were drenched in tears.

He has lost nothing, and the officials he trusts are so face-stricken, even if Jiangnan has his own supporters, are they trustworthy?

This news was like a critical blow, completely shattering Chongzhen's last belief.

On the same day, Chongzhen only took Wang Chengen and some other entourage, and went to Shenlie Mountain alone to worship the filial piety tomb.

Back in the Forbidden City, Chongzhen resolutely walked to the Fengtian Temple.

At this time, a court meeting was being held in Fengtian Temple, and Zhu Cihong asked the provincial officials about the grain and grass reserves and discussed the Northern Expedition.

Chongzhen walked straight into the Fengtian Palace, and the general Xu Sheng hesitated, but finally did not stop him.

The ministers looked over and saw the emperor suddenly appear, they were all shocked, and they secretly asked why he was here and what he wanted to do?

Seeing Chongzhen walking towards the throne, Zhu Cihong stood up and walked to the side, and he was also puzzled in his heart, he didn't understand what the emperor Lao Tzu was crazy about today, could it be that he wanted to be positive and forcibly take power?

"Father's ......"

Chongzhen didn't speak, and took a few steps up the imperial steps, just waved his hand in a chic manner, signaling Zhu Cihong not to speak.

He sat on the throne, looking at the stunned civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, but he still didn't speak.

At this time, Li Banghua, the imperial history of the left capital, was the first to react, and immediately paid homage, shouting: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”

Zhu Cihong on the side also bowed and saluted, and then the ministers also saluted.

Chongzhen looked at the civil and military officials of various ministries in Nanjing, as well as the governors and governors of various places who had not yet left, and finally said: "The country is poor and the people are lacking, the displaced people are everywhere, most of the country is lost, and the crimes of all I am ......."

The ministers looked at each other, and secretly said What is wrong with the emperor, why did he suddenly take the initiative to admit his mistake?

Chongzhen said abruptly: "Over the years, thieves have poisoned the rivers and mountains, causing trouble to the people, and the Qing army has repeatedly entered the customs and harassed, which has become more and more serious, and the disasters in various provinces have arisen together, causing countless hungry people to leave their homes. ”

"Every time I think about this, my liver and gallbladder are broken, and the pain is unbearable. The decline of the dynasty, the rise of thieves, the rebellion, and the theft of thousands of miles, are all my faults! ””

After a slight pause, Chongzhen's expression gradually became painful, tears flowed from the corners of his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "I, virtue is not enough to invite the heavens, and grace is not enough to calm the hearts of the people!" ”

"I, three times a day, I think about it, I am ashamed and angry, and I am ashamed of the ancestors!"

"I don't dare to tolerate myself......"

There was silence in the Fengtian Palace, the emperor blamed himself in court, the Manchu Dynasty civil and military was shocked and his heart was very complicated, Li Banghua and several other old ministers had already covered their faces and wept.

Zhu Cihong was also moved, Chongzhen put down the dignity of an emperor many times in history, issued an edict to his subjects, and even did not hesitate to smear his own face, not afraid of the system design used by "hostile forces" to attack the Ming Dynasty.

However, the problem was revealed, but he was still unable to change the corrupt officialdom, let alone reverse the situation.

Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the first emperor in history to issue an edict of guilt, there are only a few of the four or five hundred emperors in Chinese history who dare to issue an edict of guilt, even if some emperors do a bad job, they will avoid talking about it in order to save their face.

Several emperors in history have issued edicts against themselves, one is admired, the other is critical, and there seem to be more admired, and deadly self-criticism like Chongzhen is rare.

What's more, Chongzhen's self-esteem is extremely strong and fragile, and he can sin himself six times, which is enough to show that he really wants to prosper Daming in his heart, and he is also working hard.

Chongzhen slowly stood up from the throne, glanced at Zhu Cihong, and then faced the Manchu Dynasty civil and military, and said: "Prince Zhu Cihong, he has the strategy of divine martial arts, the posture of the saint, the south and the north, the Zuo Zhen supervised the country, the emperor is in the sky, and the merit is stored in the Lu...... Today, I respect the Zen artifact, and the emperor is located in Erbow! ”

Fengtian Hall blew up when it was neutral, and the civil and military officials looked at each other, with incredible expressions on their faces.

Yang Shicong also looked at the man on the throne with a confused expression, and said secretly in his heart: "The emperor is not usually such a person, could it be that he was threatened by the crown prince?" ”

Seeing that the crown prince was also confused, Yang Shicong secretly shook his head again, denying this speculation, since the crown prince took him to Nanjing, there is no need to threaten him to give in, he has no power left and right, and coercion will only make a commotion......

No matter what the situation, Yang Shicong finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the officials present were also secretly relieved.

"Father, you are ......."

Zhu Cihong was really stunned this time, according to his understanding, the emperor Lao Tzu loves power and will not give up so soon, at least he has to wait a few months, or even a few years, until the good days smooth out his edges and corners, and he will willingly give way to retire.

However, all this happened so suddenly, it was just unprepared!

Chongzhen sighed and said: "In the past, the ministers and rats in the court, for the chaos of the dynasty, tried to protect themselves, and thought about defending the frontier, and I grieved many times that the country did not have the ministers of Wei Zheng Chen Tang to assist me, but God gave me a good son!" ”

He looked at Zhu Cihong and said seriously: "I have lost half of the Ming Dynasty, I am ashamed and angry, I am ashamed of my ancestors, it is no longer suitable to continue to rule the people, and the next burden will be handed over to you." ”

Zhu Cihong hurriedly said: "Erchen doesn't dare to take it. ”

Chongzhen looked at the ministers and said frankly: "Don't make any nonsense, persuade it directly, I hope that your monarchs and ministers will work together to achieve the great cause, save the country from danger, pour all the people into fire and water, revitalize the Ming Dynasty as soon as possible, unify the north and the south, and restore the rivers and mountains of the Ming Dynasty!" ”

The ministers looked at each other, not daring to spoil this humble gift since ancient times, Yang Shicong, the governor of Liangguang, immediately came out of the queue and said loudly: "Your Majesty is wise and martial, and the ministers are in charge!" ”

He looked at Zhu Cihong again and said, "The minister asks His Royal Highness to inherit the great treasure, that is, the emperor's throne, and save hundreds of millions of people in the world!" ”

With Yang Shicong taking the lead, hundreds of officials knelt down and persuaded one after another: "Please ask Your Highness to inherit the great treasure and save hundreds of millions of people in the world!" ”

Looking at everyone's serious faces, Zhu Cihong naturally wouldn't do that kind of false Sanrang and become the kind of person he hated.

He walked down the imperial steps directly, straightened his robe, and gave a big salute to receive the order: "Son-in-law, I respectfully tell the heavens and the earth that I am bound to recover the rivers and mountains, clear the four seas, create the luck of Zhongxing, and let the world belong to my Han land!" ”

As soon as Zhu Cihong said this, the ministers sang in unison: "The ministers swear to follow His Highness to the death, and create a bright and bright future!" ”