Coming out of Concubine Yuan's palace and seeing that Wang Chengen was already waiting there, Chongzhen asked casually, "Is there something wrong?" ”

Naturally, he was asking about a new event, so he was asking a question that was superfluous, because he had clearly warned Wang Chengen that any major event must be reported immediately. However, strictly speaking, it can't be considered redundant, he should be covering up, because after staying at Concubine Yuan's place for three whole days, he felt a little embarrassed inexplicably.

Wang Chengen understood him, followed him closely, and said: "There is no big thing, that is, those newly elected cabinet members come every day, saying that they want to plan for the emperor." ”

Chongzhen let out an "oh" and said, "There are still changes, before, these cabinet members only cared about Wei Zhongxian's eyes, where could they still think of the imperial court?" ”

He was mostly sighing when he said this, and there was no clear instruction, Wang Chengen was about to ask again, and he had already asked again: "Is there any news from Wei Zhongxian?" ”

Before the words fell, a eunuch came in a hurry. Seeing that he wanted to kneel before he got close, Chongzhen said as he walked: "Don't kneel, say while walking, go to the Wenhua Palace." ”

The eunuch was flattered, and he was so verbose that he spoke, but when he arrived at the Wenhua Palace, he also happened to finish speaking, to the effect that Dong Kun of Jinyi Wei reported that all the eunuchs in the capital had been subdued, and the scattered people in various places had also been controlled, and they were being escorted into Beijing and escorted to the trial and discussion department of the Criminal Department according to the order.

Chongzhen went to sit down and said secretly: "This Dong Kun is too eager for quick success, so how can he guarantee that he will not be caught?" He said secretly, but said, "Where is Wei Zhongxian now?" ”

The eunuch said, "Jinyi Wei reported that he was dead. ”

"Dead?" Chongzhen asked in disbelief, and then said with regret: "Why did you die?" Hmph, it's too cheap for him, and I'm still using him for it. ”

The eunuch hurriedly said: "I think I am too afraid of sin, when Jinyiwei arrived, Wei Gelding had already hanged himself at the Nanguan Inn in Fucheng, except for Li Chaoqin, who followed him, there was no one else around." ”

"How can you let him die? This Dong Kun is too ineffective. Alas, there is no way, just die. Hmph, you think I'll let you go if you're dead? Don't. ”

Thinking about it, when he was about to speak, Leng Buding remembered the cabinet members waiting outside, and couldn't help but think again: "Wouldn't it be better to try those cabinet members outside to see what kind of state they are in, not only will their enthusiasm be cold, but I can also know in my heart." ”

After making up his mind, he rushed to Wang Chengen and said, "Beckon them in." ”

Wang Chengen was stunned for a moment, then understood, and said in a loud voice: "The emperor has decreed that the newly elected cabinet scholars will enter the hall——"

Those cabinet members were thinking: "Although our cabinet members are made of divination, which is detrimental to dignity, after all, the emperor himself presided over it, and the emperor chose us to come out, and he must want us to do things." At this time, there are thousands of things, and the emperor must have a lot of things. If you can get the emperor's appreciation, won't it be just around the corner to soar in the future?

Hmph, they are all afraid of taking responsibility and avoiding doing things, don't you know that you have the right to do things, and you can win the emperor's appreciation even more. What is it? That's the opportunity. People, in this life, even if you have a splendid chest, you will not have a chance in vain. Opportunities are hard to come by. ”

Thinking about it, these people came to see the emperor the next day, but they didn't want to wait for three days, and they couldn't help but be anxious.

Hurry and come over as usual to wait, these literati, the most important thing is persistence: "There is no way, Chongzhen is different from the apocalypse, it is always unpredictable, in case someone else preempts it, wouldn't it be a big mistake?" Hmph, I've survived the cold window for ten years, and it's still three or two days away? ”

was thinking about it, and when he heard the shouting "Xuan" inside, he hurriedly rushed in and knelt down to salute.

Chongzhen's mind was set, and after they had done their salutes, he said slowly: "I heard what Wang Chengen said, you Aiqing is in a hurry to plan for me, and his heart is commendable." You Aiqing must also know that my "Enthronement Edict" was drafted to be controlled by Wei Zhongxian, which reflects the meaning of opposing evil, not my original intention, and we are just discussing the matters that need to be handled urgently. ”

When these people were praised, they couldn't help but be angry, and when they heard this, they thought: "This is a big deal, we really have to think about it." What needs to be done urgently? Oh, by the way, didn't the emperor already say it during the last meeting? Let's just say what the emperor said, the designation can't be wrong. ”

Thinking secretly, lest others compete for the first place, they rushed to speak.

Chongzhen frowned and said, "It's a bit chaotic to talk like this, so let's do it, Qian Longxi said first, and the other Aiqing added." ”

"Why did he say it first? Didn't he steal all the limelight? Everyone was unconvinced, but they were helpless, and couldn't help but glance at Qian Longxi.

Qian Longxi was also looking at them, and when he saw this, he raised his head smugly, and repeated what Chongzhen said a few days ago in a different tone and tone.

Chongzhen couldn't help but be disappointed, and turned to the others: "Do you have anything else to add?" ”

The others only cared about resenting Qian Longxi, but they didn't notice the changes in Chongzhen, they refused to fall behind, and rushed to speak, but they were also repeating what Chongzhen said in different ways.

Chongzhen listened patiently for a while, knowing that they didn't have any new tricks, and couldn't help but think: "It seems that you are waiting for this, where are you planning for me, it is obviously a slap on the horse." Hmph, I am determined to be the master of Zhongxing, what is the use of waiting? Sooner or later, I will replace you. ”

These people don't know, conceited and eloquent, one of them didn't finish speaking, and the other immediately answered, but he said it like spit and stars flew around.

Chongzhen pondered, he really couldn't listen to it anymore, and said impatiently: "Okay, okay, what you Aiqing said, I have already understood, but it is to eliminate the evil, prohibit the eunuchs from interfering in politics, and redress the unjust prison, which I have already said."

What I want to hear is what I didn't think of and what I haven't said, and what I have to do, including the implementation issues I have already said. Ladies and gentlemen, think about it again, do you have anything else to say? ”

Where did everyone think about this, when they heard the words, they lowered their heads to think about it, but because they heard his dissatisfaction, they were only worried that their image in his mind would be damaged, and their minds were messy, where could they think of it for a while?

Chongzhen saw that they just lowered their heads and didn't speak, and asked again and again, but still no one spoke, so he sighed and said, "What you Aiqing said is also one of the things that should be handled urgently. But what to do? I have thought about it carefully, and to eliminate the evil is not only to eliminate them, but also to eliminate the influence of the evil spirit.

You Aiqing may wish to think about it, Wei Zhongxian has been evil for many years, not only bringing bad to the atmosphere of the court, but also causing a lot of trouble to the people. In order to eradicate its effects once and for all, I have decided to:

1. Wei Zhongxian and the Hakka clan were confiscated, and the corpses of Wei Zhongxian, Cui Chengxiu, and the Hakka clan were punished with "Ling Chi" to relieve the hatred of the people.

2. The Ministry of Death and Punishment has a department to strictly investigate and handle it, thoroughly expose the crimes of rebellion, and establish cases of rebellion, and severely punish all the offenders involved, so that they will never be able to turn over.

3. Burn the "Essentials of the Three Dynasties", redress unjust cases and expose crimes against evil at the same time, publish the situation in various places at any time, and completely eliminate the influence of evil and evil. ”