18 Robbery
Another difficulty in this matter is that if the people on the list ask for sin, who should they replace? Emperor Chongzhen can't guarantee that there is no problem with the person who is replaced!
At this time, although he asked Zhang Mingwei, the expectations in his heart were not too high.
Because Emperor Chongzhen knew that history would not be recorded in great detail, but more just a few strokes. Not to mention anything else, let's just say that Wang Dehua, the thief in charge of the East Factory, so many people bribe, may not be able to leave their names in the history books.
However, Emperor Chongzhen would never have imagined that Zhang Mingwei was a "professional household in the late Ming Dynasty" and wrote many Ming Dynasty texts. To be honest, it is not easy to write about history, and the author must understand all aspects, such as politics, economy, science and technology, military, etc.
Zhang Mingwei has crossed now, and he has almost considered all the problems he has encountered. Therefore, after Emperor Chongzhen just finished asking, he thought about it for a while, and replied directly: "According to the severity of the circumstances, they will be dealt with separately, and they will be dealt with in different time periods." At least in the current environment, it is not possible for everyone to know that His Majesty will severely punish this kind of corruption and bribery. Otherwise, everyone will be corrupt and everyone will oppose ......"
Of course, Emperor Chongzhen, who has been in office for so many years, can understand this truth, but he has no idea how to do it, so when he wanted to ask for further advice, he heard Zhang Mingwei continue: "For example, Dongchang is a sharp weapon for supervising hundreds of officials, and it must be rectified first." ”
When he said this, he glanced at Wang Chengen, who was looking at him with a little surprise, and then turned to Emperor Chongzhen and said, "Although the prince is a little flawed, it has been exposed in person, and I believe that the prince will pay attention to it in the future." Therefore, I suggest that Your Majesty let Wang Gonggong take over Wang Dehua's official position and take over the East Factory. After all, among the eunuchs in the palace today, the one who is most loyal to the emperor and can trust the most is the prince. ”
Hearing this, of course, Wang Chengen immediately knelt down, straightened his upper body, and played with a very serious expression and a very sincere tone: "Long live the lord, the slave has understood the current situation, and will definitely not do anything wrong again!" If you give up this life, you must do your best for the Lord of Long Live and do your best! ”
Emperor Chongzhen listened, stared at Wang Chengen who was kneeling in front of him, and remembered that in the future, he would be the only one to accompany him, and he couldn't help but feel a little unhappy in his heart just accumulated, and immediately disappeared, stretched out his hand, and said sincerely: "Mr. is right, who else can you believe if I don't believe it?" ”
Hearing this, Wang Chengen suddenly felt a sour nose and felt like crying. After kowtowing hard, he stood up. Anyone can see that at this time, he has the feeling of dying as a confidant.
Seeing him like this, Emperor Chongzhen's heart also felt warm, and he immediately said: "According to what Mr. said, in the future, you will be the eunuch of the master of ceremonies and the commander of the East Factory, and you will be optimistic about the palace and the palace for me!" ”
"Slave Command!" When Wang Chengen heard this, he was not modest, but replied seriously, "The slave will definitely do her part well, and she will never live up to the expectations of the Long Live Lord!" ”
Zhang Mingwei, who was watching from the side, and the prince were all smiling when they saw this scene. Among them, Zhang Mingwei waited for them to finish, and then said: "The prince can compare the list of Dongchang with this list, and see if there are any people who have not given gifts, or who have few gifts, you can pick out these people first." Of course, the prince also has to consider other aspects. ”
As soon as he heard this, Emperor Chongzhen's eyes suddenly lit up, yes, if he is not on the gift list, although there is no guarantee that there will be absolutely no problem, but at least it should be better than these gifts, right? It's a great way to use it for temporary emergencies!
After all, if all the newcomers are replaced, not to mention whether the newcomers are honest or not, this is a problem; What's more, the newcomers have no experience in doing things in the East Factory, and now the situation is so tense that there is no time to slowly rectify and train newcomers.
However, with Zhang Mingwei's method, on the basis of ensuring honesty as much as possible, Dongchang can immediately play its due role.
Wang Chengen was also overjoyed when he heard this. Zhang Mingwei's idea can be said to have helped him a lot. Seeing that he was happy, he hurriedly played to Emperor Chongzhen: "Long live Lord, Mr.'s strategy is very good!" ”
"Hmm!" Emperor Chongzhen was also relieved, nodded and praised, "Okay, just follow Mr.'s policy!" ”
Wang Chengen hurriedly received the order and hurriedly went to get busy.
Seeing him walk out of the main hall, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly remembered something, so he hurriedly asked Zhang Mingwei: "Dare to ask sir, the East Factory has rotted like this, Jinyiwei is afraid that it will not be better, right?" ”
Although he was asking, Emperor Chongzhen's heart knew the answer. If the Jinyi Guard was not rotten, the courtiers would not have been so unscrupulous, and the Ming Dynasty would not have ended up in such a difficult situation.
Sure enough, I heard Zhang Mingwei reply: "Your Majesty is right, one thing that future generations regret very much is that Your Majesty did not use the factory guard well after he ascended the throne." According to historical records, Jin Yiwei commanded Luo Yangxing to finally surrender to Li Zicheng and handed over 30,000 taels of silver. After Jianyu entered the customs, he surrendered Jianlu. ”
Hearing this, the historical conclusion of Luo Yangxing was confirmed, and to be honest, Emperor Chongzhen was hit again.
This Luo Yang, during the Apocalypse, was just a hundred households in brocade clothes. After he ascended the throne, he promoted Luo Yangxing, and took charge of the Jinyi Guard with the title of Zuodu Governor (the highest rank below the rank of Duke and Earl of the Military General), and added the crown prince and concubine. It can be said that I really used him very much, but I didn't expect that I still couldn't raise him.
When Emperor Chongzhen was sad and angry, he heard Zhang Mingwei say to him again: "But there is also one person in the Jinyi Guard, who will leave a name in history......
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen was immediately overjoyed, and hurriedly asked with a little expectation and relief: "Who?" ”
According to historical records, when Li Ruolian, the commander of Jinyiwei, was attacking the city by Li Zicheng, he insisted on Chongwenmen, and in the end, he committed suicide and martyrdom. Before he died, he left the last word, 'Die! That is, today's affairs; Alas! Why should posterity know'. ”
Hearing Zhang Mingwei's words, Emperor Chongzhen finally felt a little relieved. Not to mention anything else, at least he knows now that there are still people in the Jinyi Guard who have integrity and are loyal to the Ming Dynasty.
He just wanted to speak and praise him, but suddenly, he heard the crown prince Zhu Cihong speak first and said to him: "Father, the son-in-law is going south to supervise hundreds of officials, collecting money, grain and taxes, and I don't know how to behave. This brocade guard commander is the same as the commander, can it be borrowed for the use of the sons? ”
In the previous conclusion, Wu Youyong guarded the battalion commander Sun Yingyuan, Wen Youzhang Huangyan helped the prince, and then Zheng Fusong. However, these three people really have no experience in spying and supervising hundreds of officials. If you add a Jinyi guard commander and acquaintance Li Ruolian, it will be more comprehensive.
Emperor Chongzhen thought about this, and looked at his son with an expectant look, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed in his heart. Because he planned to follow the example of Dongchang, promote Li Ruolian to be the commander of Jinyiwei and let him rectify Jinyiwei. If he gives someone to his son, what will he do on his own side?
"Father?" Zhu Cihong saw that Emperor Chongzhen did not answer, so he was a little anxious, and hurriedly urged. Because in his opinion, if he wants to complete the southern tour assigned by his father, this Li Ruolian is indispensable.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard his son urging him, he couldn't help but look up at him, and he was a little annoyed in his heart, you little rabbit cub, you actually started to rob people with me, and you are still in such a hurry!
He was thinking of this, when suddenly, a crisp voice came from the side hall and said, "And sir!" ”
Needless to say, this is Princess Kunxing, who has been listening, and it is estimated that it is the reason why the bystanders are clear, and she reminded her.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was immediately empowered: Yes, don't you still have a husband! As long as there is a gentleman by his side, one can top countless others, why bother to rob people with his son!
Thinking so, he immediately said to Zhu Cihong: "Okay, this Li Ruolian will go south with you!" ”
Zhu Cihong actually knew that if he asked Zhang Mingwei, it would be absolutely impossible for his father to agree. However, at this time, he was also happy to get a loyal commander of the Jinyi Guard, so he immediately thanked him.
But at this time, Emperor Chongzhen didn't pay attention to him at all, and in his mind, he thought of a lot at once, and he really had that feeling of sudden enlightenment.
However, Emperor Chongzhen looked at Zhang Mingwei opposite, and suddenly, he remembered a question, and suddenly, he was stunned and stupid.