At this time, there was also a group of courtiers who were also shocked.

Especially when they saw with their own eyes the head of Dolgon and more than a dozen Tartar armies, the patriarch of the Mongol tribes. In everyone's heart, there was a trace of shock and fear for the Haw Par Army......

At this moment, in the court, in the face of the growing and growing Haw Par Army, how to reward the Haw Par Army, and how the court treats the Haw Par Army... Several completely different methods were directly placed in front of Chongzhen and the courtiers, waiting for everyone to choose.

has been tied to a chariot with the Tiger and Leopard Army because of the chain of interests of refined salt, and the glorious Jinyi Guard commanded Luo Yang. It is no surprise that he continued to support Wei Zheng and the Tiger and Leopard Army, hoping that Emperor Chongzhen would reward Wei Zheng again.

However, a group of civil officials led by the Ministry of Officials and Shangshu saw Emperor Chongzhen sitting on the dragon chair with a thoughtful expression, and it seemed that they no longer mentioned the Tiger and Leopard Army and the Governor of Shanxi Wei Zheng as before, and they had a firm expression full of trust.

They were very good at observing words and feelings, and they immediately realized that the opportunity to bring down Wei Zheng had come.

As a result, the civil officials standing in the court, like wolves smelling blood, began to participate in the Wei Zheng one after another under the signal of the official book......

What is the abuse of private power, the exclusion of dissidents, and the random killing of civil and military officials in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces......

What is the private military system, the formation of the Haw Par Army, with bad intentions......

What did not listen to the orders of the imperial court and privately sent troops to Mongolia, causing the two countries to fight. And in the battle, he instructed his subordinates to kill innocents indiscriminately and ruin the reputation of the court......

All kinds of crimes, like a flood that bursts a levee, are pouring into Wei Zheng. Spread to the ears of Emperor Chongzhen.

Before. Out of trust in Wei Zheng. The courtiers though had said these things to themselves. However, Emperor Chongzhen didn't take it to heart, so there was nothing out of the ordinary

However, this is no longer the case......

When he began to doubt Wei Zheng and was afraid of Wei Zheng, these crimes that he didn't care much about before were like spikes that were directly inserted into Emperor Chongzhen's heart. Let Emperor Chongzhen feel a burst of heartache.

At the same time, the word 'warlord', a synonym that Chongzhen didn't want to hear or see, appeared in front of his eyes, and he couldn't get rid of it.

Just when Emperor Chongzhen, instigated by a group of civil officials, slowly clenched his fists, and was about to be on the verge of exploding.

A murderous voice suddenly sounded in the court, and pulled Emperor Chongzhen, who was on the verge of anger, back to reality, making him quickly calm down......

"What do you all want to do? I don't think our Ming Dynasty is messy enough. I want to calm down and restore the vitality of the Ming Dynasty. Will you be forced into war again? ”

The official department was not frightened by Sun Chengzong's momentum and status, but asked-for-tat.

"Chaos...... I would like to ask Lord Sun, if you don't restrain the Haw Par Army now, let them continue to find and grow. Aren't you worried that one day, they will go down the path of rebellion? You must know that the Haw Par Army is stationed in Shanxi, and if they send troops to rebel, it will only take two days to reach the city......"

Sun Chengzong did not deny this sentence, and under the gaze of the courtiers and Emperor Chongzhen at the same time, he analyzed as calmly as possible: "Your Majesty, the ministers are not maintaining the Tiger and Leopard Army...... The ministers also agreed with the words of the king of the ministers. ”

"The minister just wants to remind the emperor and your lords that the Haw Par Army has grown and grown. If the imperial court wants to restrain him and take the military power in the hands of Lord Wei, it must not be achieved overnight. ”

"In any case, the current Tiger and Leopard Army and the Governor of Shanxi, Wei Zheng, have no intention of rebellion...... Our imperial court cannot force Wei Zheng and the Tiger and Par Army to rebel because of their own conjectures and fears. ”

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen finally calmed down.

After suppressing the jealousy and anger of the Tiger and Leopard Army in his heart. Taking a deep breath, he continued to ask Sun Chengzong, "Sun Aiqing, I want to know what you think......

Sun Chengzong replied calmly: "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that the first thing we have to do now is to reward the Tiger and Leopard Army and the Governor of Shanxi, Lord Wei......"

"You must know that these exploits achieved by the Haw Par Army and the Governor of Shanxi, Lord Wei, are unique since the emperor ascended the throne. Not only all the officials of the Ming Dynasty looked at the imperial court, but the people of the Ming Dynasty also looked at the imperial court, wanting to see how the imperial court planned to reward the heroes of the Ming Dynasty. ”

"Once this matter is not handled well, it will not only cause instability in the court, but also cause dissatisfaction among the people against the court."

"Only after this matter is resolved, can the emperor consider how to take away the military power in the hands of Lord Wei, how to weaken the Tiger and Leopard Army step by step, and even disband the Tiger and Leopard Army and take it for his own use, so that they can truly become the army of the imperial court."

Compared with the righteous indignation of other civil officials, Sun Chengzong's construction is much more serious.

Therefore, after Sun Chengzong finished speaking, not only Emperor Chongzhen, who was sitting on the dragon chair, but even the official Shangshu, who was still opposed just now, showed an expression full of approval on his face.

At this time, Chongzhen spoke......

"Ladies and gentlemen, the general direction and phalanx, Sun Aiqing has just said. The next step is to discuss how to reward Wei Zheng and the Haw Par Army...... As long as you have an idea, you can put it forward......"

Maybe he knew that Wei Zheng was no longer trusted by the emperor, and it wouldn't be long before he would lose his military power little by little. The civil officials who have always been in opposition to Wei Zheng are rarely generous......

Soon, a unified opinion appeared in front of Chongzhen.

"Further increase the title of Wei Zheng...... However, no matter what, Wei Zheng could not be given any reward that could further increase the strength of the Haw Par Army. ”

Chongzhen is also very satisfied with this mentions.

After taking a deep breath, he announced, "I remember that Wei Zheng, the governor of Shanxi, is now a third-class uncle. In order to show the trust of me and the imperial court in Lord Wei, I have decided to raise the title of Lord Wei to the third rank of marquis at one time......"

"You must know that since Emperor Wanli, our dynasty has never crowned anyone's title as a marquis. Such a heavy reward can always satisfy Wei Zheng, the officials and the people of the world! ”

Although the courtiers were shocked by Emperor Chongzhen'......s generosity, they didn't say much.

Just when Chongzhen looked at the courtiers kneeling in front of him with a satisfied face. Sun Chengzong, who had just spoken, stood up abruptly again and said to Chongzhen.

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that this reward is not enough...... In addition to promoting the title of Lord Wei, the imperial court should also promote the official position of Lord Wei...... It is best to let Lord Wei enter the cabinet, better assist the emperor, and contribute to the court and the Ming Dynasty......"

The cabinet is the real center of the imperial court...... It is the right of the entire Ming Dynasty......

Once Wei Zheng is allowed to enter the center, he will become one of the most powerful people in the entire Ming Dynasty except for the emperor...... Whether it is prestige or status, compared with the governor of Shanxi, it will be greatly increased.

In this way, not only will it not weaken the rights and status of Wei Zheng, but it will also have the opposite effect.

Therefore, after listening to Sun Chengzong's introduction, Emperor Chongzhen's brows wrinkled directly, and he subconsciously wanted to refuse. Then, he reprimanded Sun Chengzong again.

However, to Chongzhen's surprise, before his words were spoken, the Ministry of Shangshu, who had been fighting against Wei Zheng, unexpectedly agreed with this idea.

Under Chongzhen's gaze, the corners of the official's mouth quickly flashed with an imperceptible sneer. Then, he said to Chongzhen.

"Your Majesty, here, the minister has to say that ginger is still old and spicy."

"Lord Sun is worthy of being an old minister of my court, and a simple sentence hides so many murderous intentions."

Seeing that Chongzhen on the dragon chair still hadn't reacted, the official Shangshu continued to explain.

"Your Majesty, on the surface, transferred Lord Wei to the cabinet, which increased Lord Wei's power and prestige...... Not really. ”

"Once Lord Wei enters the cabinet, he will not be able to continue to hold the two positions of governor of Shanxi and commander of the Haw Par Army. When the time comes, you will be able to take this opportunity to take up these two positions with your most trusted courtiers......"

"When the time comes, without the support of the Tiger and Leopard Army, no matter how great the ability of Lord Wei is, he will not be able to make any big waves in the capital. And the imperial court can also turn the Haw Par Army, a strong fighting army, into an official army for my use......"

At this time, Sun Chengzong, the proposer of the idea, followed up and added: "In addition, there is another purpose for the imperial court to do this? ”

"If Lord Wei is willing to give up the Governor of Shanxi and enter the cabinet...... That proves that Lord Wei is still loyal to the court and the emperor. However, if Lord Wei is unwilling to enter the cabinet and give up his rights and army in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, it will prove that Lord Wei really has a sense of disobedience. ”

And this means that the imperial court must seize the time to weaken the strength of the Haw Par Army in all aspects......

At this time, the dissatisfaction and confusion on Emperor Chongzhen's face had been replaced by contemplation.

Although I know that if I do this, I am likely to turn the outcome I least want to see into a reality, and even lose the huge benefits that the glass brings to me.

However, in front of the two options of political stability and money. The sensible Emperor Chongzhen finally chose to accept Sun Chengzong's opinion. Because, Chongzhen didn't want the Ming Dynasty to be destroyed in his own hands, and he didn't want to become the king of the country.

At this time, Chongzhen's heart had already made a decision. Just as he was about to give his order. Tobe Shangshu, who had never spoken, stood up very unexpectedly.

After raising the letter he held in his hand, he knelt down to Chongzhen and said, "Your Majesty, my lords...... This is a copy of the Governor's Office of Shanxi sent yesterday. Ask the imperial court to allocate 1 million taels of silver to help the ...... of less than 300,000 victims left in Shaanxi Province" (to be continued......