Beijing, Qianqing Palace.

Chongzhen stared angrily at Chen Xinjia, who was bent over and standing there. He didn't sleep well last night, because someone said that he wrote a book to impeach Chen Xinjia and negotiate peace with the Qing Kingdom. Today, he finally passed the early dynasty and immediately summoned Chen Xinjia.

"Look what's going on?!" Chongzhen handed a piece to the little eunuch and said with a suppressed anger.

Chen Xinjia was also curious, after he saluted today, he was stared at angrily by the emperor, and he didn't know what was going on. If something is going to happen, it should be the sacrifice of thieves and the fifth battalion of the Revolution Zuo threatening to fight Nanjing.

He took the piece and looked at it, it was a book for Fang Shiliang. When he opened it, his eyes were as big as brass bells, and it was an impeachment that he had privately negotiated peace with the enemy, and the terms and conditions mentioned above were not bad at all.

"I have repeatedly told you that you will keep it secret," Chongzhen saw that Chen Xinjia had almost seen it, and reprimanded: "But it's good now, there are people who know more than me!" ”

Chen Xinjia immediately explained: "Your Majesty, this clause was just received by the minister yesterday, and I plan to report it to Your Majesty today." Chen really didn't know how this Fang Shiliang knew. ”

"So, that's the truth?" Chongzhen asked dissatisfiedly.

Chen Xinjia nodded and said, "Your Majesty, it is indeed the truth. The middle territory of Shuangshubao is the border of the Ming Dynasty, the Tashan is the border of the Qing Dynasty, and the middle area of the mountain is the place where the two countries market each other, which is the actual control area of the two sides. The Ming Dynasty gave the Qing State 10,000 taels of gold and 1 million silver taels every year, and the Qing Kingdom gave the Ming 1,000 catties of ginseng and 1,000 mink skins. These are also things that are more expensive than a thousand gold, and the Qing State did not take advantage of anything. ”

"Qing Guo didn't take advantage?!" Chongzhen patted the imperial case and asked loudly: "My land in Liaodong has been occupied by them, and now even Liaoxi wants to give them a large piece?!" Without Jinzhou, without Song, Xing, and Tashan, how much effect does the Liaozuo defense line have?! As soon as the Qing soldiers moved, they arrived at Shanhaiguan! ”

Chen Xinjia immediately persuaded: "Your Majesty, you can't think like that. The more than 100,000 elite soldiers of the imperial court have already lost most of them, and they have no strength left to take the initiative to attack. Now that they are on the side of the Qing court, if they are not sincere, they can ask for a sky-high price, and then come to attack after the rest is over, we have no choice. ”

"Even if this plan is agreed now, doesn't the Qing court come if it wants to?" Chongzhen's tone softened slightly, but he still disagreed with Chen Xinjia's opinion. And this assumption seems to be difficult to establish, since Fang Shiliang knows, then other rumor-clearing officials will also know.

He seemed to have seen the envelopes being handed over, and the ministers knelt down in front of him and spoke generously. What is the land cut and prayed for the two ancestors, the alliance under the city repeats the disaster of the old Song Dynasty and the country, how can the world Zhengshuo pay these statements to Yidi Nagong. The courtiers must be the voice of the main battle, they don't have to care about the lack of food, they don't have to worry about the low morale, they don't have to care about the internal and external difficulties and no soldiers to adjust, they just need a compliment in the history books, as long as the descendants cheer.

Chongzhen slowly closed his eyes, he was powerless to block the opposition of the courtiers, he did not have the moral upper hand in this matter. He can change the cabinet chiefs and assistants one by one, and he can put Shangshu Governor in prison, beheaded, or even Ling Chi, but at most people in the world have some complaints, because what he did was reasonable. He didn't dare to be arbitrary about such a major matter as peace, and he also hoped that his image in the history books could be admired instead of being scolded.

Chen Xinjia didn't see Chongzhen's disappointment, he continued: "The Qing Emperor's plan is not small, even if he takes the initiative to fight, he has to bear the responsibility of betraying the alliance, which is also a difficult choice for the Qing court. Otherwise, how can you win the trust of Korea, the Mongol tribes, and a large number of Hanchen? And I, Daming, can take this opportunity to mobilize border soldiers and quickly exterminate the thieves in the Central Plains. Once the rogues are eliminated, the people are stable, and food and wages are naturally abundant. In the competition of national strength, Qing Guo is far from being my opponent of the Ming Dynasty. ”

mentioned North Korea, mentioned Hanchen, Chongzhen remembered Hong Chengchou again, and there was no news from the North Korean side. He asked: "Is there no news from North Korea yet?" When will the plan to rescue the Korean prince who was being held hostage in Liaoyang be implemented? ”

Chen Xinjia was stunned for a moment, and then replied helplessly: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid this matter is impossible to implement." It is rumored that General Lin Qingye and others, who had contacts with us in the DPRK, have been exterminated by raiding their homes, and the DPRK has now completely severed its ties with the Ming Dynasty. ”

"It's a pity, if you can save the prince of Joseon, North Korea and the Ming Dynasty will be able to attack the Qing State on both sides. It's a pity. Chongzhen regretted the abnormality. Since Yuan Chonghuan sat back and watched North Korea be forced to land by Houjin, the Ming Dynasty had no advantage in Liaodong. Now I finally have such an opportunity, and it has fallen short.

Chen Xinjia reported in a low voice: "This matter is confidential, and it is possible that Hong Hengjiu leaked secrets to the Qing court. Ma Shaoyu reported that he saw that Hong Hengjiu had shaved his hair. ”

"Don't mention that traitor!" Chongzhen roared angrily: "I have been very kind to him, but he has trampled all the benevolence, righteousness and loyalty under his feet!" Shameless! ”

He was even more furious that he had been fooled. Everyone thought that Hong Chengchou would die, but he burned all the memorial texts and worked hard to pay tribute to him in person. In the end, he learned that Hong Chengchou was still alive and surrendered to the Qing court. For a ninety-five supreme emperor, this is a great humiliation!

Chen Xinjia immediately shut up and didn't dare to say any more.

"I will give you a will," Chongzhen calmed down and said, "You go back to the last fold and defend yourself." Always give an explanation to the courtiers. ”

Chen Xinjia did not receive the decree, but explained: "Actually, it is good for the ministers to know about this matter, and if the collegial discussion is successful in the future, it will also be announced to the world." This is already the best result. Qing only waited for the exchange of peace and oaths, and the two countries could formally reach a peace agreement. Please Your Majesty issue an edict as soon as possible. Now that the thieves are in Henan, the thieves and the thieves such as Gezuo are in Anhui, and they are almost swept away, and we must mobilize elite soldiers as soon as possible to suppress and appease them, so as to stabilize the Central Plains. ”

Chongzhen was suddenly annoyed in his heart, thinking that this was Chen Xinjia boasting about his exploits. If he had confronted the Qing soldiers according to Hong Chengchou's plan, would the result be better now? The Central Plains will still be plagued by thieves, but the Qing court may retreat to the east of the Sancha River, and North Korea will side with the Ming Dynasty to contain the Qing state. So is it now possible to easily mobilize border troops to quell the thieves?

"Your Majesty, please make peace as soon as possible." Chen Xinjia saw that Chongzhen did not react, so he urged again: "If you miss this good meeting, you will be blamed in the future." ”

Chongzhen said calmly: "I have my own decision. After that, he asked, "Is there any news from Kaifeng City?" Is Zhou Fan okay? ”

Chen Xinjia replied: "Kaifeng has not had any news of asking for help recently, so I think it is solid, right?" ”

"Zhuxian Town was defeated, the towns suffered heavy losses, and Kaifeng can still be as stable as Mount Tai?!" Chongzhen scolded: "At this time, you must have been besieged by thieves!" You send someone to find out the exact news, and ask Sun Chuanting to immediately lead his troops east out of Tongguan. Kaifeng must not be lost, and Zhou Fan must not fall into the hands of thieves again! ”

"Obey."

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