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Today's first update is delivered! When Shi Kefa retreated from the court, he went to the noon gate to take a turn, and when he saw the blood everywhere, Shi Kefa only felt that his whole body was blank for a while, and he felt that his whole body seemed to be a little cold. When he went to court just now, Shi Kefa felt Chongzhen's killing intent, and speculated that those people who were on the book would suffer.

However, when he saw the blood everywhere, the scattered debris everywhere, and the traces of the beating that had not yet had time to be cleaned up, Shi Kefa still felt a chill and an incomprehensible incredulity. He couldn't understand, Emperor Chongzhen, why he did this. What is the benefit of doing so for the imperial court?

At some point in the past, a certain emperor also made bloody bloody cases at Noonmen, but those were all aimed at big officials, and they were controlled within a very wide range. It is an unprecedented thing to do it to ordinary people. How can an emperor who loves the people like a son openly do something to the people? Emperor Chongzhen, how can he be willing to start?

Of course, Shi Kefa would not be naïve, thinking that it was Jinyiwei who made an assertion and killed those poor people. In fact, without the emperor's hints and support, Jinyiwei would be a bunch of scum. Jinyiwei, like Dongchang, pursued the emperor's personal will. Jinyiwei dared to beat people or even kill people at the noon gate, completely out of the instructions of Emperor Chongzhen.

"Take them all!"

This is Chongzhen's original words, and Shi Kefa will definitely not hear it wrong.

The king of a dignified country is so ruthless to his own people, what is the difference between this and the king of Shang? Emperor Yang of Sui "didn't seem to be so cruel." When an emperor "does such a thing to his own people, it should not be far from destruction." Chongzhen did this, can it be regarded as wanting to cross Emperor Yang of Sui?

Shi Kefa couldn't understand, nor could he deduce, why did Emperor Chongzhen make such a heartbroken decision? What is it about these poor people that angers him? No matter from which corner, they don't have anything to threaten Chongzhen!

"Could it be that Chongzhen is really the king of the fallen country?" ”

"Could it be that the imperial court is really about to perish?"

"Is it really time to change the dynasty?"

In Shi Kefa's mind, many terrible thoughts turned.

This thought made him feel very uneasy, even a little frightened. For a long time, Shi Kefa felt that the imperial court could be barely maintained, and the worst "can also be prolonged." However, today's behavior of Emperor Chongzhen made Shi Kefa feel that the imperial court may not be able to continue to breathe. The emperors are crazy, and you still expect others to save this court?

"How could I feel like that?"

"No, no, no. ”

After a long time, Shi Kefa knocked his skull, reminding himself not to think nonsense. He kept telling himself that the current situation was not as bad as that, at least "most of the territory is still in the hands of the imperial court." The thirteen provinces in the country, except for Shandong, basically obey the orders of the imperial court.

The imperial court still had hundreds of thousands of troops that could continue to fight. The imperial court also had the Jiangnan region, which was basically intact, which could provide a considerable amount of financial and grain resources. As long as it is properly managed, it should be able to continue. Even, if there is a miracle, you can turn the tide without falling, Zhongxing Ming Room.

Coming out of the noon gate, Shi Kefa's footsteps have always been a little heavy, and he seems to be much more sensitive to everything around him. Now, on both sides of the royal road, there are several times more captains in brocade clothes, all carrying weapons, staring at the passers-by.

The eyes of many of the lieutenants also fell on Shi Kefa, feeling that Shi Kefa was their enemy. This made Shi Kefa even more emotional.

This is completely a practice of covering up and stealing the bell! The surroundings of the Forbidden City are quiet, and no one can disturb the silence of Emperor Chongzhen, but outside the Forbidden City, it seems to be boiling water. I don't want to stop the boiling water outside, but I only think that the Forbidden City's one-third of an acre of land is not violated, is this putting the cart before the horse, or picking sesame seeds and losing watermelons? When the boiling water outside turned into a surging flood, how could the Forbidden City be able to withstand it?

"Lord Wang!"

Shi Kefa suddenly exclaimed respectfully.

He suddenly appeared, and next to the royal road in front of him, there was actually Wang Qiaonian, the secretary of the Criminal Department. Wang Qiaonian didn't know who he was talking to, he looked a little mysterious, and when he spoke, he kept looking around vigilantly, feeling as if he was a thief. It's just that Shi Kefa walked slowly and walked very lightly, and Wang Qiaonian didn't notice it for a while.

"It's Kenyuki!"

Wang Qiaonian seemed to be a little distracted, and after a moment of silence, he greeted Shi Kefa.

He had a family member by his side, who seemed to be very shrewd and capable, and when he saw Shi Kefa appear, he quickly said goodbye and left. Shi Kefa vaguely felt that the family seemed a little strange, as if they were still a little familiar, but who the other party was, Shi Kefa couldn't remember. Shi Kefa secretly wondered, as a member of the Wang family, why didn't he go back with the master and run away in a hurry, what does this mean?

Wang Qiaonian seemed to be afraid that he would see something, so he explained casually: "I came from my hometown, I just met, and I have to go back in a hurry." ”

Of course, Shi Kefa didn't dare to ask Lord Shangshu about his private affairs, and hurriedly said, "I'm really sorry to disturb my lord." ”

Wang Qiaonian staggered the topic and said, "Xianzhi, have you ever been to Nancheng?" ”

Shi Kefa shook his head and said, "No." ”

He felt that Wang Qiaonian's question was a little strange, I am so dignified, what are I doing in Nancheng?

The so-called southern city is actually a slum. Well, the word slum, Shi Kefa still learned it from Zhang Zhun. Nancheng was originally a civilian residential area, and most of the people living in that area were ordinary people. Later, when the Tartars arrived, a large number of refugees poured in, and the area was almost occupied, and Scofa called it the slum.

Beijing's eastern and western cities are all areas inhabited by wealthy families and bureaucrats at all levels, and the northern city is where the imperial city is located and is the residence of the emperor. With the influx of refugees, Nancheng has become a taboo word, "Ordinary ministers will not mention it in the imperial court, so as not to cause the displeasure of Emperor Chongzhen."

Hundreds of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of refugees poured into Beijing together, and they were contained in a concentrated area, so there were naturally more problems in Nancheng. According to the report of the Five Cities Terracotta Division and the Patrol Battalion, "The number of refugees gathered in Nancheng has long exceeded the capacity of the Beijing Division.

There was once a certain Langzhong from the Criminal Department who reported to Emperor Chongzhen that all the problems in Jingshi were caused by these refugees. These refugees lack food and clothing, and in order to survive, of course, any means can be used, resulting in a sharp increase in public security and criminal cases in Beijing. Such a little "person" from the Criminal Department and Shuntianfu can't be busy at all.

However, for most of the refugees, "they entered the Jingshi and almost waited here in silence to die." The imperial court's disaster relief capacity simply cannot save so many victims. On cold nights, almost every night, hundreds of people freeze to death. However, all those who froze to death "do not clean up the corpses, and the refugees will digest them internally." As for how to digest it, it depends on everyone's imagination.

Wang Qiaonian said with a deep expression: "Xianzhi" go there and have a look! ”

Shi Kefa replied, "The lower official will be." ”

Wang Qiaonian nodded and turned around.

Shi Kefa couldn't help but wonder, "What is Lao Wang going to do when he lets him go to Nancheng?" The situation of those refugees is indeed very miserable, and I sympathize with them, but even if I sympathize with them, I am unable to help them. Where do you go and what can you do?

With some doubts, Shi Kefa returned home, prepared to change his clothes, and then headed to Nancheng. It doesn't matter what you can do there, let's talk about it. Suddenly there was a sound of footsteps, but it was the lady who came. Mrs. told Shi Kefa in a low voice, saying that the food at home was only enough to eat for two days.

His wife, who was originally the eldest sister of the Jiangnan family, was young and beautiful, intelligent and fairy, and followed Shi Kefa over the years and experienced the ups and downs of officialdom, but she was a lot older, but fortunately, the relationship between the two was very strong, and the two concubines were also in peace, and the family was quite harmonious.

Shi Kefa frowned and said, "Is there no silver at home?" ”

Madame sighed and said, "There is silver, since you were transferred to the military department, there is a lot more silver every month." It's just that those merchants are too black-hearted, and a pound of white rice mixed with sand actually costs five cents of silver, which is like robbing money, when will this day end? ”

Of course, Shi Kefa didn't know when such a day would end.

In fact, in the entire Jingshi, there may be no one who can give an accurate answer. The Tartars are in Beizhili, and there seems to be no sign of retreating. If the Tartar doesn't leave for a while, Caoyun can't even hope to recover. Cao Yun could not be restored, and the money and grain in the south of the Yangtze River could not be transported. The money and grain in Jiangnan cannot be delivered, and the materials of the Beijing division will definitely continue to be in short supply.

With the current capacity of the imperial court, it is simply impossible to take the initiative to force the Tartars to retreat. Only when the Tartars have burned and looted enough, and those who are satisfied and homesick, will they evacuate. Therefore, the miserable days of Jingshi will definitely continue to last for a long time. Sighing slightly, Shi Kefa said briefly: "Hurry up and buy the silver as soon as possible, how much can you buy, it may be more expensive if it is late." ”

Mrs. said with some worry: "Master, why don't we resign and go back to Jiangnan, I always feel that something big is going to happen to Jingshi...... I heard that today at the noon gate, the emperor killed a lot of people, and the red blood flowed outside the Zhengyang Gate......"

Shi Kefa frowned and said, "Women's family! Know what? Send someone to buy rice! It's too late, and you can't buy it! ”

Madame had no choice but to go.

Shi Kefa changed into civilian clothes by himself, came directly to Nancheng, and immediately realized that he seemed to be the Nine Heavens Temple, and fell into the abyss. He was still in the court just now, but now he feels like he is in hell on earth. When I was in court, I smelled sandalwood, but here, there is only a disgusting smell.

The streets of the southern city are filled with refugees. The most important characteristic of these refugees is that their eyes are glazed and their movements are sluggish. They were standing there horizontally and vertically, looking around blankly, their eyes empty. Or lie helplessly on the ground and wait for death. Some simply drooped on the side of the road, feeling like they would fall into the stinky gutter at any moment.

There were also people lying motionless on the ground, as if they had lost their breath. The man next to him quietly tested his snort. If he didn't breathe anymore, he waved his hand gently, and a few people immediately came and lifted him up, dived into the dark alleyway, and then disappeared. Shi Kefa looked at the dark alley and couldn't help but shudder. He felt that if he walked into those dark alleys, he would never come out alive.

In addition to emotion, Shi Kefa is still emotional. Faced with a tidal wave of refugees, the only thing he could do was to plead with the emperor to solve it. The ability of the individual is completely negligible in the face of these hundreds of thousands of refugees. They are all the people of Emperor Chongzhen, and it should be Emperor Chongzhen who cares for them. However, it is a pity that they have been abandoned by the emperor and abandoned by the imperial court. They are left to fend for themselves. Well, to live, to find your own way to survive.

"Good news!"

"Good news!"

"Good news!"

Suddenly, the crowd quietly surged, and there were constant whispers of surprise. Soon, the refugees, who got the news, began to go out to the south gate in an orderly manner. In order to alleviate the pressure on the Jingshi, the instructions from the above for the refugees were to leave the city and they would be allowed to leave, but those who wanted to come in from outside were absolutely not allowed. Therefore, the officers and soldiers defending the city kept waving their hands to expel these refugees and leave quickly.

Shi Kefa secretly wondered, what good news could make the refugees leave Jingshi one after another? He looked around, grabbed an elderly refugee, and whispered, "Fellow, where are you going?" ”

The refugee glanced at Shi Kefa and felt that he didn't look like an eagle dog in the imperial court, so he whispered: "Go to Shandong, go to Zhang Zhun Nahei"

Shi Erfa was slightly stunned.

Going to Shandong?

Go to Zhang Zhun?

He couldn't help but let go of the refugee, and stood a little dumbfounded, not knowing what he was thinking. Refugees are going to Shandong and go to Zhang Zhun, which is not a good thing! These refugees came out of Beijing to seek refuge with Zhang Zhun! What does this mean, it shows that Emperor Chongzhen is not as good as Zhang Zhun!

Emperor Chongzhen doesn't want them anymore, and the court doesn't care about their life or death, they have no other way than to go to Zhang Zhun and go to Shandong to make a living? You can't let them starve to death. Perhaps, only going to Shandong is their only way to survive!

Looking at the empty streets, Shi Kefa suddenly felt that his body was so cold.

It's really cold.

It's cold from the heart.

This is the coldness of despair from the heart.

When the people of the whole world went to seek refuge with Zhang Zhun, how long could Emperor Chongzhen and the imperial court exist? What should I do?