The first wind and rain drifted away

The Marquis of Yangwu and other nobles were worried, worried that the other nobles would not be able to catch up, which would make the emperor angry.

Actually, they thought about it.

Even if all the personnel arrived, Emperor Chongzhen would find other excuses to clean them up.

Until now, they didn't know why Emperor Chongzhen wanted to deal with them, which only showed that their IQ was not enough.

However, it is also normal that when the thinking is formed, rotten people will not feel that they are rotten people.

Emperor Chongzhen's cold eyes slowly swept towards the nobles in the hall, and he sighed in his heart.

The Ming Dynasty has survived to this day, with a total of five princes, twenty-eight marquises, and thirty-six counts, and there are not many people.

But what's worse is that none of these people who are resting with the country are outstanding according to Emperor Chongzhen's knowledge.

But what's even worse is that they, their brothers and children, such a huge garbage group, are basically mixed in the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies.

It is conceivable what use can such a five-army governor's mansion be?

In this case, other talented generals were transferred to the Governor's Office of the Five Armies, and they could only be suppressed, and there was no day for them to get ahead.

Therefore, it is imperative to clean up the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies.

"Your Majesty, there are a total of 78 civil and military officials on duty during the Spring Festival, and 42 of them have not yet arrived." After Wang Shide's roll call, he came in with a roster to report.

"It's good, not even half of them.

The front line is still suppressing bandits, but the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies is derelict in its duties, which is really appalling! ”

Emperor Chongzhen took the roster, looked at the names on it and sneered, and then threw the roster on Yangwu Marquis Xue Lian and roared loudly: "That's how you govern the army!"

It is decreed that the Marquis of Yangwu, the Marquis of Fengcheng, and the Marquis of Anyuan will be dismissed from their positions, and those who fail to attend today will be dismissed. ”

After speaking, ignoring the stunned nobles, he angrily brushed his sleeves and left.

Today's goal has been achieved.

Dealing with Xungui, beating a group, pulling a group, and killing a group is basically Emperor Chongzhen's routine.

"Xiao Dezi, go to have dinner in Empress Yi'an, Concubine Tian, and Concubine Yuan's Kunning Palace, I have something to say."

Back in the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Chongzhen, who had recovered his mood, sat on the imperial case and instructed the eunuchs in the hall.

"Yes, slave and maid will go." Sandezi listened to the order and turned to leave.

Forbidden City, Kunning Palace.

Empress Zhou has already received the news that the emperor is coming, and she is very happy.

However, when I heard that the emperor was going to see Empress Yi'an, Tian Guifei and Concubine Yuan here, this matter was strange.

Truth be told, they rarely meet on a major holiday.

After all, if nothing else, her relationship with Tian Guifei is not so good.

However, doubts are doubts, and she still opens up.

Not long after, Emperor Chongzhen and Tian Guifei and Yuan Guifei almost arrived before and after, and as soon as they sat down, they heard a message from outside the palace, "Empress Yi'an has arrived at ......"

Emperor Chongzhen hurriedly got up and went out to greet him personally, for this imperial sister-in-law, he respected it from the depths of his heart.

Mixed with the consciousness of the deity, Emperor Chongzhen's impression of Empress Yi'an was graceful and luxurious, quite beautiful and warm.

"I've seen the imperial sister-in-law." Emperor Chongzhen rarely saluted Empress Yi'an first.

"The emperor can't be like this, it should be the mourning family to see the emperor." Empress Yi'an Zhang Yan hurriedly bowed and saluted.

"The imperial sister-in-law must not refuse, the elder brother is respected, and now that the elder brother is gone, the imperial sister-in-law should be examined."

The impression of the Emperor of the Apocalypse swept in his heart, and Emperor Chongzhen sighed.

Empress Zhou, Tian Guifei, and Yuan Guifei also saluted together behind Emperor Chongzhen: "I've seen the imperial sister-in-law." ”

Empress Yi'an hurriedly returned the salute again, and after this etiquette, the matter was over.

The state of etiquette is not just talking.

Entering the west room of Kunning Palace, Emperor Chongzhen invited Empress Yi'an to take a seat.

In this Ming Palace, perhaps only the lord in front of him can let Emperor Chongzhen do this.

Kunning Palace, the rising last quarter moon is like half a remnant, reflected in the dark night sky like ink.

The candles in the hall were lit high, the wine and food were served like flowing water, and the first family meeting held by Emperor Chongzhen was rolled out.

"I don't know what the emperor is doing when he invites the mourning family?"

After the first few dishes, after all, Empress Yi'an asked.

Emperor Chongzhen withdrew all irrelevant personnel in the hall, and asked the eunuch Sandezi to leave the palace gate ten meters away, and no one was allowed to enter to disturb.

This appearance suddenly made several women in the hall nervous.

What is the big thing that requires the emperor to be so cautious?

"Imperial sister-in-law, there are some things related to the fate of Daming's life and death, I want to talk to you?"

These four women are all dependent on Emperor Chongzhen for life and death, sharing blessings and woes, and are closely linked to the fate of the Ming Dynasty.

Although the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics, Emperor Chongzhen felt that some of his decisions must be made known to them, because he needed their cooperation.

"Your Majesty, what's going on?"

Empress Zhou's voice was slightly anxious, and she asked hurriedly.

Emperor Chongzhen smiled and waved his hand, pretending to be a little restless, and then looked around at them and said in a deep voice:

"Since the emperor's tomb was excavated, I have been thinking hard, how can I save the Ming Empire?"

There was silence in the hall, and Emperor Chongzhen's eyes narrowed slightly, becoming more and more profound and unpredictable.

It's just that Empress Yi'an and others were confused, what do you tell us to do, you can just do it, and we don't interfere in politics.

And, in their opinion, there have been faint signs of ZTE recently.

Emperor Chongzhen sighed, his tone was slightly gloomy, "If you want to save the Ming Dynasty, I'm afraid you must be prepared, and I am afraid that I will be scolded by Wenchen as a king in the future." ”

After speaking, a wry smile appeared on Emperor Chongzhen's mouth, for him, although he had only been on the throne for more than half a year, he had fallen into the title of an emperor who copied his family.

But looking at the full treasury of the Inner Mansion and thinking that he would not have to worry too much about the silver in a few years, Emperor Chongzhen still felt that what he had done before was worth it.

For an emperor, although a good reputation is important, when the army is hungry, the emperor's good reputation cannot be used as money, let alone food.

In the end, in the face of thieves and prisoners, no matter how good his reputation is, he can't save his life and his family.

"What the emperor has done recently, the mourning family has also heard a little.

But the mourning family thought that the emperor was not wrong. ”

These words, the Emperor of the Apocalypse also said a few words to Empress Yi'an, and she also knew how Wei Biao took the money, and her eyes flashed with remembrance, and she said with certainty.

"Imperial sister-in-law, I'm in trouble!"

Served the green glazed pattern begonia cup placed in the sandalwood tray on the table, the cup was filled with clear and clear liquor, Emperor Chongzhen took a sip of the wine in the cup, the entrance was mellow, and the stamina was full.

Today, he plans to make it clear with these close relatives.

"Since the emperor's brother, this more than ten years of natural disasters have continued, there are homeless rebels inside, and there are Jiannu infestation outside, and the Ming Dynasty can be described as wind and rain.

Disaster relief, training of new troops, support for frontiers, payment of military salaries, shipbuilding...... All this all costs money, and the money in my inner treasury only turns around, and then goes out again.

If I fill such a bottomless pit, I won't be able to do anything.

However, if you don't fill it in, then Daming can't save it. ”

Emperor Chongzhen said very bluntly, the four women were silent, they understood that this was an objective difficulty, and they also understood the emperor's suffering.

However, there is nothing they can do.

"Over the years, the Ming treasury has been unable to make ends meet, and I don't know how many debts I owe.

Large quantities of silver circulated in the market, but the imperial court was unable to collect taxes and transform a prosperous social economy into a strong state.

I hate it! ”

Emperor Chongzhen's fingers rubbed the wine glass, the smooth and delicate porcelain cup, faintly with a clear fragrance.

He raised his head again and drank the glass of Chinese wine, the cold liquid with a hot touch, this is the sweet potato roast made by Huangzhuang with sweet potatoes this year.

The taste is acceptable, but it is a little strong.

"Your Majesty, please be cautious about the collection of commercial taxes!"

Empress Yi'an's eyes were worried, and she spoke out to dissuade her.

Although she is a woman, she is also a queen after all, so she naturally understands the virtues of the Ming Dynasty, and even Wanli and Wei Gelding were so powerful at the beginning, they couldn't collect business taxes.

It can be said that whoever touches it dies.

"Imperial sister-in-law, I understand!

That's why I started from the emperor's relatives. ”

In front of these people, Emperor Chongzhen didn't need to hide it, so he simply said it.

"Your Majesty, today Wu Qinghou came to the mourning family to intercede and blocked the mourning family."

Empress Yi'an thought that Emperor Chongzhen was talking about this, and hurriedly explained.

came, Emperor Chongzhen actually said it for a long time, just to cause this matter.

To deal with Wenchen, these women in the palace may not say anything, but when dealing with the emperor's relatives and relatives, it has something to do with them.

And what he has to deal with is not just a Wu Qinghou.

After more than 200 years of marriage, the relationship has long been complicated, you have me, I have you.

Emperor Chongzhen is not afraid of the nobles making trouble, nor is he afraid that they have different intentions, but he is afraid of involving the harem.

That's where he scruples.

After all, in this era, there is not only an ancestral system, but also a saying that helping relatives is not reasonable.

Truth be told, he simply doesn't have time to deal with these trivial matters right now.

Although Emperor Chongzhen thinks he is ruthless, can he still raise his butcher's knife to deal with these women?

Therefore, communicating well and communicating clearly is the theme of Emperor Chongzhen tonight.

"Imperial sister-in-law, Wu Qinghou's affairs can be big or small, you don't know, these royal nobles and nobles are not of the same mind as us, and the Zhu family has raised a group of white-eyed wolves."

Emperor Chongzhen sighed and said slowly: "According to the report of the factory guard, Zhu Chunchen said in prison that his ancestors shed blood and sweat for the Zhu family to fight the world, and said that I was unfair to him.

But why didn't he talk about the royal reward for generations of their family?

The royal family's grace for more than 200 years is enough to reward his ancestors!

Moreover, does the merit of his ancestors become an excuse for him to steal other people's property and derelict his duties?

As the Duke of the Ming Dynasty, what contribution did he make to the Ming Dynasty at this time when the society was in turmoil?

I punished him this time, just to remind other nobles, don't think that you can do whatever you want by relying on the merits of your ancestors.

I can be blamed for my previous crimes, but if I dare to ignore the law and only seek personal gain, don't blame me for being ruthless! ”

At this moment, several women present finally admired Emperor Zhen's intentions, it turned out that he was afraid that the harem would intercede for the emperor's relatives and nobles.

This is a bit of a gentleman's belly with the heart of a villain.

Of course, they didn't dare to say that.

"Your Majesty, the concubines didn't even help their own father and brothers, do you think we ......?"

Queen Zhou rolled her eyebrows and said with some displeasure.

Just before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Emperor Chongzhen's gesture.

"Queen, of course I know that you will not be holding back, but I must make it clear.

Because, I don't have time, I must deal with these things with a quick knife and integrate the Ming army to deal with the invasion of Jiannu this year.

At that time, I will drive the expedition in person. ”

One stone stirs up a thousand waves!

"What?"

"The emperor must not!"

"The Emperor's ......"

Suddenly, there were voices in the Kunning Palace, all of which were to dissuade Emperor Chongzhen.

What are you kidding, after the change of Tumubao, the Ming Emperor never played like this again.

What did the emperor think, he actually mentioned this one.