"However, Zuo Liangyu has been fighting outside, and I can't be sure if these rumors are true or not. I don't know if there is any definite evidence that Zuo Liangyu did these rumored things, or was someone else framed him? ”

Hearing this, Liu Zongzhou was immediately unhappy. Zhang Mingwei's impression in his heart immediately plummeted, and he immediately stepped out and said loudly: "Zuo Liangyu is arrogant and arrogant, and he still uses evidence? It's all true! ”

Hearing him say this, Zhang Mingwei turned his head to look over, and saw that he looked angry, and only smiled slightly in his heart, but he didn't show it.

In fact, Emperor Chongzhen originally wanted to say that even he knew Zuo Liangyu's arrogance and domineering, and that was definitely there. He believed that Zhang Mingwei also knew, but since Mr. said so, it was obvious that he had his intentions, so he did not speak.

Seeing this situation, the ministers in the Wenhua Palace estimated the emperor's intentions in their hearts, and saw Zhou Yanru, the first assistant of the cabinet, come out and play: "Weichen thinks that everything must pay attention to evidence, and you can't believe and listen to it. Otherwise, who will be responsible for wronging the front-line generals and causing the situation to deteriorate? Of course, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has the right to hear the news, so that's another story. ”

"Not bad!" When Wei Zhaocheng, an auxiliary minister of the cabinet, heard this, he also saluted Emperor Chongzhen and said, "Weichen agrees, and everything must be evidenced." Otherwise, some people who sell their fame and reputation ignore the overall situation of the imperial court, and only seek grandstanding for their own selfishness, which is really unacceptable. ”

Liu Zong was furious when he heard this, although he didn't name him, how could he not hear that he was scolding him. Suddenly, he pointed at Wei Zhaocheng and shouted: "Don't think that if you are an auxiliary minister of the cabinet, you can talk about it, who do you say is the person who sells fame and reputation?" If you think there is something wrong with me, Your Majesty is here, just impeach me! ”

"I didn't say it was you!" Wei Zhaocheng listened, turned his head to look at him, and said with a slight smile.

When Liu Zong heard this, he immediately felt depressed, and when he was about to say more, he saw Emperor Chongzhen snort coldly: "Enough!" ”

Seeing this, the imperial historian who maintained order and pickled etiquette hurriedly played: "Weichen impeached Liu Zongzhou, the imperial history of the left capital, and Wei Zhao, the auxiliary minister of the cabinet, was rude in front of the emperor, and punished according to the law, please make a decision!" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Mingwei knew that this unsociable minister was called Liu Zongzhou, and he was also a famous person.

Emperor Chongzhen saw that Liu Zongzhou and Wei Zhaocheng were impeached by the imperial history, so he pleaded guilty, and ignored the two of them, but turned his head to look at Zhang Mingwei and said, "What did Mr. say?" ”

Zhang Mingwei had already had an idea, so he replied: "Your Majesty, I thought that the matter of impeachment of the DPRK and China could be sent to Zuo Liangyu as it was, let him defend himself, and then see how he replied!" ”

"Okay, just as Mr. said!" When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he made a final decision.

As far as he is concerned, why did Mr. suggest this, if he has any doubts in his heart, he can ask Zhang Mingwei again in private.

When the ministers in the palace saw this, they went crazy with jealousy. The emperor was obviously obedient to this strange man, and it definitely exceeded the time when any courtier of the Chongzhen Dynasty was the most favored!

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen then turned his head to look at the ministers in the palace, and when he saw that they were no longer talking, suddenly, he yawned. At this time, the sleepiness after the all-night is finally a little over.

So, Emperor Chongzhen made a decision in his heart, so he said coldly: "There are a few things that I have decided. ”

When the ministers in the palace heard this, they immediately bowed down and waited for the decree.

Seeing them like this, Zhang Mingwei was embarrassed to sit, so he stood up and listened.

"First, the taxes north of the Yangtze River will be halved and retained in the local government to consolidate local urban defense and improve people's livelihood. The tentative period is five years. ”

Hearing this, the officials in Jiangbei couldn't help but be overjoyed, this is a good thing! Only those officials in Jiangnan listened to it, and they were a little unhappy in their hearts, why are they still divided into Jiangnan and Jiangbei? They began to think about how to fight for such a good thing for Jiangnan.

However, before they could speak, Emperor Chongzhen continued: "Second, if a place is attacked by thieves or captives, the local magistrate can collect money, food, and materials from the whole city, including those of the vassal kings and squires, and no one shall refuse!" ”

It was another explosive decree that took them by surprise.

"Third, the crown prince will soon tour the south of Tianfu to supervise the collection of taxes and other matters south of the Yangtze River!"

When Emperor Chongzhen said this, without waiting for them to digest these shocking news, he said: "The above three things, including the Martyrs' Shrine and the Treacherous Hall, etc., the cabinet takes the lead, and the celebrant participates, and together with the six ministries and nine secretaries, come up with a specific charter and report it as soon as possible." ”

After finishing speaking, he stood up, flicked his sleeves and motioned for Zhang Mingwei to follow, and turned to the apse.

The group of civil officials in the Wenhua Hall were dumbfounded, every matter involved the interests of all parties, some agreed, some opposed, and some wanted to know more. But before they could react, Emperor Chongzhen left, which made them stupid.

After coming back to his senses, Emperor Chongzhen was long gone, and even that strange person was gone. But at this time, they couldn't take care of that strange person anymore, and they all surrounded Shoufu Zhou Yanru and talked about these things.

The eunuchs on the side of the celebrant did not participate, but urged Zhou Yanru to hurry up.

So, a group of people left the Wenhua Hall in a commotion.

On the other side, after Emperor Chongzhen and Zhang Mingwei got along alone, he immediately asked his doubts: "I don't know what Mr. really thinks about the few things he just discussed?" ”

Zhang Mingwei smiled when he heard this, and replied to him: "The matter of the fall of Guide, from my point of view, the Liang County Order should be right. Therefore, I suggest that Your Majesty secretly send someone to protect the Liang County Order. After the news of this matter gets out today, if what he said is true, I guess that Hou Fangxia may send someone to kill him. Without proof, this matter will naturally become a headless public case, and it will be over. ”

"Not bad, not bad!" When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he thought carefully for a while, and then said with a smile that he had gained, "As long as you catch those who go to kill you, this matter will be settled." Even if he doesn't, then escorting him to Jingshi will have the opportunity to find out the truth of the matter again. ”

After finishing speaking, he saw Zhang Mingwei nodding, so he hurriedly asked, "What about Yang Sichang and Zuo Liangyu?" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Mingwei replied solemnly: "Your Majesty, Yang Sichang has talent, but just killing Lu Xiangsheng and recommending Chen Xinjia is too much. As for whether he is misleading the country and treacherous, I think it needs to be investigated again to see what is his relationship with Jin Shang? ”

Hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen's expression was obviously lowered. I once thought that the minister of the humerus had so many flaws!

For Yang Sichang, don't really say it, he has feelings. Otherwise, he would not have maintained Yang Sichang after his death. That is, Zhang Mingwei said this, if it was said by someone else, believe it or not, Emperor Chongzhen would be angry!

"What about Zuo Liangyu?" Emperor Chongzhen quickly adjusted his mood and asked for advice again.