Zhu Cihong pulled Xu Wenjue back to the Dongnuan Pavilion, and the monarch and the ministers sat opposite each other.

Remembering Emperor Chongzhen, worrying about the present, and enjoying the future, the two of you said a word to me, and said it for half an hour.

Li Zhong is now practicing closed-mouth meditation, his eyes are not squinting, and his expression is dull, as if he can't hear anything.

Li Huazhen was calm and quiet, bowing down, like an old man with dead wood.

After a long time, Zhu Cihong came to his senses and said, "The Qing family is still hungry, come here, pass the meal, everyone else will go out, I will have a good chat with Xu Qing's family." ”

Li Zhong and Li Huazhen both glanced at Zhu Cihong and retreated silently.

Zhu Cihong watched everyone leave, and hurriedly approached Xu Wenjue, and whispered with a cold expression.

Xu Wenjue's expression was respectful, gradually solemn, and he kept nodding.

In half an hour, Xu Wenjue knelt on the ground and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the Xu family has received the emperor's grace, and they are desperate to die for Your Majesty and straighten the Ming Dynasty!" ”

Zhu Cihong listened, then he was greatly relieved, listened to the footsteps outside, quickly pulled him up, and said with a smile: "I know the loyalty of the Xu Qing family. ”

Seeing the palace maid come in, Xu Wenjue also recovered his expression and said, "Yes, the ministers will do their best to share the emperor's worries, and they will never dare to slack off." ”

Zhu Cihong stopped talking about sensitive things and began to ask about the Fenghua people in Nanjing.

Xu Wenjue has been in Nanjing for a long time, so he naturally explained to Zhu Cihong slowly.

Zhu Cihong has never been out of the capital, and he is fascinated by what he hears.

Qian Qianyi had been waiting outside the palace, and when he saw that Xu Wenjue had not been out for a long time, he couldn't help but lose his patience.

Qian Qianyi's protégé Zhou Jiacheng stood behind Qian Qianyi and said in a low voice: "Teacher, this Wei Guogong came at the right time. ”

Qian Qianyi is not stupid, this Xu Wenjue simply entered Beijing suddenly, and the emperor has been waiting for a long time, and it is clear that he has planned it a long time ago.

Zhao Wei Guogong entered Beijing with a thousand soldiers, what is this for?

Qian Qianyi seemed to notice the depth of the officialdom in the capital for the first time, his eyes were solemn, but his expression was very calm, and he said: "No matter what, this Ming Dynasty is also surnamed Zhu." ”

Zhou Jiacheng was stunned, nodded heavily, and said, "The teacher still understands it." ”

As long as the surname of the Ming Dynasty is Zhu, as long as you hold the emperor's thigh, nothing else matters!

When Xu Wenjue left the Qianqing Palace, he dispatched troops, more than 1,000 people, arranged in the entire inner court, and drove out all the people of Shangguan Lie, with an extremely tough attitude.

Shangguan Lie stood in front of the Qianqing Gate, and said with a pale face: "Wei Guogong, guarding the palace, this is set by the imperial court, not that you will change it." ”

How could Xu Wenjue put Shangguan Lie in his eyes, tilted his face and said, "This is the emperor's order, do you want to resist the decree?" Hmph, from today onwards, without my permission, you are not allowed to set foot in the Qianqing Gate, no one is allowed! ”

Shangguan Lie's face was blue, his eyes were spewing fire, and he said: "Wei Guogong, don't deceive people too much, this is not Nanjing!" ”

Xu Wenjue took a step forward, pushed Shangguan Lie violently, and said coldly: "What kind of thing are you, you deserve to teach me a lesson!" Go back and tell Zhou Zhengyun that I will be in the inner court, waiting for him to come and visit! ”

Shangguan gritted his teeth angrily, and was stopped by his subordinates behind him.

A lieutenant said in a low voice: "Commander, the hero doesn't suffer immediate losses, and he can't come hard, so let's report to Xibo." ”

Shangguan Lie hated it not all about Xu Wenjue, but because Xu Wenjue not only wanted to Qianqing Palace and Zhongcui Palace, but the entire inner court, which ruined Zhou Zheng's plan!

He was worried that this would be bad for Zhou Zheng.

But he couldn't really come hard, and fought with Xu Wenjue in the palace.

Shangguan Lie stood firm, his expression suddenly returned to calm, looked at Xu Wenjue and said, "It was the last general who was rude just now, and I ask my grandfather to forgive me." ”

Xu Wenjue's face changed a little, he was deliberately provoking Shangguan Lie, waiting for him to overreact and hold the handle, but he didn't expect that at this time, Zhou Zheng, the brother-in-law, could actually calm down.

'No wonder they were sent to guard the palace. ’

Xu Wenjue muttered to himself, but he didn't dare to force it too much, and said lightly: "Since you are guilty, let's go." ”

Shangguan Lie raised his hand expressionlessly, and turned around to leave with the person.

Shangguan Lie was surrounded by arrogant soldiers and fierce generals, and followed Zhou Zheng to fight in the north and south, and one of them couldn't bear it and whispered: "Commander, this matter can't be counted like this!" This Wei Guogong didn't take Zheng Xibo in his eyes at all, it was too rude! ”

Others also echoed one after another, Xu Wenjue casually, and drove people away without greeting, it was really too much!

Before Shangguan Lie returned to the west corridor to find Zhou Zheng, the news had already spread throughout the palace and quickly went outside.

Still in the inner court, Qian Qianyi's eyes in the Qianqing Gate were shining, but his expression did not move.

Zhou Jiacheng said in a low voice: "Teacher, it seems that the emperor has made up his mind." ”

Qian Qianyi looked at Xu Wenjue's arrogance, turned back to the Qianqing Palace proudly, and said, "Let's not worry, let's take a look." ”

Even though the emperor is the second in heaven, but the capital is still in the hands of Zhou Zheng, if Zhou Zheng is forced to go crazy, it is difficult to say whether he will win or lose.

Zhou Jiacheng glanced outside and said, "The forbidden army didn't dare to come hard, I'm afraid that Zhou Zhengyun also has some scruples, and if it goes on like this, defeat will not be far away." ”

Qian Qianyi nodded silently, but didn't say much.

Cabinet.

Fan Wenjing came to Zhou Yanru's room with some horror and told him what happened in the inner court.

Zhou Yanru was also taken aback, and said, "What did you say, Xu Wenjue drove Shangguan Lie out of the inner court?" Have you ever said hello beforehand? ”

Fan Wenjing shook his head and said, "No, Xu Wenjue left the Qianqing Palace, and he did it, without any affection, and pushed Shangguan Lie." My lord, this Xu Wenjue is too domineering, and Shangguan Lie is still the brother-in-law of Zheng Xibo. ”

Zhou Yanru's brows were tightened, his expression was solemn, and he was just about to speak, when there was a knock on the door, and a small official said in a low voice: "My lord, Kou Huaiyi, the secretary of Dali Temple, Li Hengbing, the secretary of the Criminal Department, Shi Ma Shiying, the left capital of the Imperial Procuratorate, Sun Chuanting, the servant of the Ministry of Soldiers, Zhang Heyi, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, and Liu Ming and others entered the palace one after another, all of them were heading for the West Corridor. ”

Fan Wenjing looked slightly shocked, these are the backbones of Zhou Zhengyi's family, these people came in together, could it be because of what happened just now?

Zhou Yanru looked out the door and said, "Go, keep an eye on me." ”

The little official answered and walked away quickly.

Fan Wenjing looked at Zhou Yanru's solemn expression and said in a low voice: "My lord, how do you think Zheng Xibo will react?" ”

Zhou Yanru's expression was gloomy, his eyes were angry, and he said: "Zhou Zhengyun is used to forbearance, but it didn't touch his scales. This person is the most protective of his shortcomings, not to mention his brother-in-law. This Xu Wenjue dares to be so nonsense without knowing the depth! ”

Fan Wenjing also felt a sense of fear, and said, "My lord, no matter what, you must stop the expedition to Xibo." Not to mention that Xu Wenjue is a prince of the country, he was recruited by the emperor from Nanjing. If Zheng Xibo makes a move against Xu Wenjue, I am afraid it will cause a great change. ”

Xu Wenjue is obviously recruited by Zhu Cihong in order to get rid of Zhou Zheng, if Zhou Zheng makes a move on Xu Wenjue, how will Zhu Cihong react and what kind of changes will it cause?

Zhou Yanru's brows were about to bleed, and he said, "You go and find Qian Ge Lao for me, immediately!" Inform the others and give me some quiet. I'm in the palace now. ”

Fan Wenjing listened to Zhou Yanru's arrangement and said, "My lord, you have to be fast, and you have to persuade Xibo's side." ”

Zhou Yanru nodded with a headache, got up and went straight to the palace.

Inside the West Corridor.

Zhou Zheng's cadres all came, and they all stood in front of Zhou Zheng's table.

Liu Liuzhen directly said coldly: "Second Young Master, this Xu Wenjue is too presumptuous!" Can't be appeased! ”

Zhang Heyi said: "My lord, this Xu Wenjue is so arrogant, if you don't give him some color, then everyone will ride on our heads!" ”

Shangguan Lie came in from outside, with a calm face, and said, "Brother-in-law, you do your thing, I can bear this little thing." ”

The crowd looked at his expression and listened to his words, and became even more angry.

When have they ever been so angry!

Zhou Zheng's expression remained unchanged, looking at Sun Chuanting, Gao Hongtu and others.

Gao Hongtu is not Zhou Zhengyan's family after all, and he said after a pause: "My lord, I really have to react." We have prepared so much that if we give people the impression of weakness and deception, we don't expect to accomplish anything. ”

Everyone listened and nodded. The current situation no longer allows them to continue to cultivate obscurity and develop secretly.

Zhou Zheng looked at Shangguan Lie's expression, knowing that he was forbearing, and in the end it was his brother-in-law who had followed him for many years, and his anger continued to rise, his eyes looked at Li Hengbing, and said, "You say." ”

Li Hengbing was thinking all the way, met Zhou Zheng's gaze, and said: "It's easy to do, I'll go to Qian Qianyi later, and then take the officials of the Criminal Department to enter the palace to see the emperor and ask for Xu Wenjue to be arrested." ”

"Charges." Zhou Zhengdao.

"Rebellion." Li Heng said.

Sun Chuanting listened and said: "This method is good, it will not set yourself on fire, but it can also warn everyone, and it can also make Qian Qianyi sober up." ”

Zhou Zheng stood up and said, "Since it is a rebellion, what else do you want to report?" Liuzi, Guangqian, the two of you will immediately bring people into the palace and put Xu Wenjue in prison! Li Hengbing, you go to Qian Qianyi, I want him to finish the case of Xu Wenjue's rebellion within one day! ”

Zhang Heyi answered: "My lord, what if Qian Qianyi refuses to obey? ”

Zhou Zheng's face was cold, and he said lightly: "Then he is Xu Wenjue's fellow party!" ”