When Zhang Mingwei heard his words, he understood that the prince's grandfather was naturally the father of Queen Zhou, that is, the famous Zhou Kui in later generations.

Thinking of Zhou Kui's deeds, he couldn't help but look at Zhu Cihong, his eyes revealed a little pity, and for a while, he didn't speak.

When Emperor Chongzhen on the side saw his expression, he remembered what his father-in-law had done, and his heart couldn't help but sink.

Zhu Cihong didn't think about it so much, just urged Zhang Mingwei and said, "Sir, say it quickly!" ”

Zhang Mingwei's expression was serious, and he said slowly: "When the Jingshi City fell, Jiading Bo Zhou Kui did not die for sure. ”

For his old father-in-law's temperament, Emperor Chongzhen had already seen it in the matter of Marquis Wuqing. At this time, there was not much surprise when I heard Zhang Mingwei's words. Therefore, compared with Zhu Cihong, he has no emotional fluctuations.

As soon as Zhu Cihong heard this, he was slightly stunned, with a disappointed expression on his face, but he was still a little unwilling, so he immediately asked: "What happened then, is there any uncertain news?" ”

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he continued to say solemnly: "One thing recorded in history is that after Li Zicheng entered Beijing, he pursued stolen goods and helped him, and Jiadingbo had to hand over more than 500,000 silver when his wife and daughter-in-law were forced to hang themselves, his eldest son was beaten to death, and he and his second son and nephew were tortured and almost died. ”

There is also a saying that there are more than three million taels of silver, and he thinks this is too exaggerated, so he chooses a smaller amount.

But even so, Emperor Chongzhen exclaimed: "So much? ”

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he turned his head to look at him and said, "That's what is written in the historical materials. ”

"What else, sir?" Zhu Cihong didn't have much of an idea, but asked again.

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he turned his head again, looked at him and said: "The second uncertain thing is that when the city was broken, the prince did not escape, and was sacrificed to the thief by the courtiers. Then Li Zicheng and the prince conquered Wu Sangui, but unexpectedly, Jianyu suddenly appeared, and then the army was defeated and fled westward in a hurry, and then the prince's whereabouts are unknown. ”

Hearing this, Zhu Cihong blinked his eyes, and after thinking about his future for a while, he asked a little puzzledly, "Does this have anything to do with my grandfather?" ”

Zhang Mingwei listened, nodded and said: "Jianyu entered the customs and occupied the Jingshi almost without bloodshed. Then there was the famous case of the prince of the north and south in the early Qing Dynasty, which involved Jiadingbo and the prince. ”

After a pause, he saw that Emperor Chongzhen and Zhu Cihong were very concerned, so he continued: "It is said that the crown prince escaped from the thief army, returned to Jingshi, and went to Jiading Bofu to visit Princess Kunxing. But Jiading Bo didn't dare to admit it, and Princess Kunxing heard the news, and the two hugged their heads and cried, alarming the neighbors. Jiadingbo offered the crown prince to Dolgon, the regent of Jianyu......"

When he heard this, Zhu Cihong couldn't help but be dumbfounded, and couldn't understand, how could this be? That's my own grandfather!

And Emperor Chongzhen clenched his fists again, very angry, but still tried to suppress it.

“…… At that time, Jianyu entered the customs under the banner of avenging His Majesty, and suddenly a prince appeared, so it is only right that Jianyu should help the prince ascend the throne. Zhang Mingwei continued, "But this is obviously impossible! So Dolgon summoned the Ming ministers to discern, and the prince talked eloquently and recounted the old things, but those ministers were ashamed and did not dare to admit it. Dolgon asked Gadingbo to identify him, but Gadingbo said that he was a faker. But there are still others who say that the prince is real. Eventually, Dorgon imprisoned the prince in prison and later died in prison. ”

"Impossible, this can't be ......" Zhu Cihong heard this, he couldn't believe it, so he shouted.

Originally, he expected his grandfather to be able to die for the country, but he didn't, he was already hit, and then what he didn't expect was that his grandfather actually betrayed him, which made him really unacceptable for a while!

Seeing him like this, Zhang Mingwei was really a little sympathetic, so he comforted him and said: "I just said, this matter is not certain, the matter about the prince recorded in the official history is only on the day when the Jingshi was attacked by thieves. Of course, this official history was also compiled by Jianyu. ”

Although he said so, Emperor Chongzhen didn't think of anything unreasonable, and he immediately became even more angry. Hearing that Zhu Cihong was still shouting there, he shouted: "Enough!" ”

Zhu Cihong was startled by him drinking like this, and immediately shut up and didn't dare to shout anymore.

When Emperor Chongzhen saw it, he turned his head to look at Zhang Mingwei, sighed and said: "The wind knows the grass, and the board knows the Chengchen." However, some people, even if they don't get to that level, I probably know it in my heart! ”

What he meant by this was obviously Zhou Kui. However, Zhang Mingwei can probably guess that it is estimated that Emperor Chongzhen did not expect Zhou Kui to be inferior to such an extent, so he had the previous anger and sigh at this time.

Hearing Emperor Chongzhen's words, the smart Zhu Cihong also understood what he meant, but he still felt a little unbelievable, so he asked Emperor Chongzhen: "Father, can this be true?" ”

"It doesn't matter if it's true or not, kid ......" Emperor Chongzhen comforted him a little lovingly, then glanced at Zhang Mingwei before continuing to say forcefully: "Mr. Zhenhe will prosper the Ming Dynasty and will not let that happen again." ”

While speaking, seeing Zhu Cihong's depressed mood, he persuaded: "Actually, I was dissatisfied with him before, and I actually helped Marquis Wu Qing to fool me, which made me a little puzzled by what he was for?" Now that he thinks about it, he is afraid that as soon as Wu Qinghou's mouth is opened, he may also be ruined! ”

Zhu Cihong on the side listened to it and understood in his heart that his father had said so, so it was estimated that there would be no mistake. However, despite this, his mood never improved, and he seemed to be a little reluctant to believe it.

Zhang Mingwei saw him like this, so he said: "After all, more than 400 years have passed, and the truth may not be known. It's better to do this, Your Majesty might as well borrow money from Jiadingbo to see what Jiadingbo says? ”

In history, Emperor Chongzhen borrowed money, and Zhou Kui's moth did not happen until the beginning of Chongzhen's seventeenth year.

Hearing him say this, Zhu Cihong couldn't help but have a glimmer of hope in his heart, what if?

Seriously, even Emperor Chongzhen has this idea. So, seeing Emperor Chongzhen, he immediately nodded and said, "Okay, early tomorrow morning, I will find a reason to try him." ”

After all, he is the grandfather of the prince, the father-in-law of the queen, and the prince of the Ming Dynasty, so he can't be convicted first because of what may happen in the future.

When Emperor Chongzhen said this, he remembered something, so he said to Zhu Cihong sternly: "This matter, don't leak a little rumor." If you report the news in advance, you won't be able to try it, you know? ”

"Erchen understands!" Zhu Cihong heard this and hurriedly replied. Even Princess Kunxing in the side hall agreed.

After hearing their reply, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly thought of something, and his expression immediately became serious.