In the Forbidden City of Nanjing, in the Wuying Palace.

At this time, Hongguang Emperor Zhu Yousong sat upright, his face was gloomy and terrible, and he was about to drip water, and there were Ma Shiying, Ruan Dacheng, Lu Jiude and other people standing below, and their expressions were also very ugly, cloudy and uncertain.

There was silence in the hall, quiet, the atmosphere was solemn and somewhat depressed, although the anger in his heart was surging, and he was uneasy, but Zhu Yousong was still trying to control his emotions, pretending to be calm, and asked coldly: "Why don't you say it?" But don't forget, you all have the merit of supporting the dragon, and at such a critical time, your loyalty and ideas are most needed. ”

I have to say that at this moment, when facing the threat to the throne, Zhu Yousong showed rare intelligence, hinting at everyone below, we are all grasshoppers on a rope, if he Zhu Yousong's throne cannot be kept, once Zhu Cihong successfully ascends the throne, they will never end well.

In the main hall, Lu Jiude was the most uneasy in his heart, and was caught off guard by Zhu Cihong's appearance, as one of Chongzhen's favored servants, how could he not know the prince Zhu Cihong?

Therefore, when the news came from the north gate, although Zhu Cihong's face was dirty, he only glanced at it and recognized it at a glance.

However, now it's too late, his Lu Jiude's fate has been completely tied to Zhu Yousong, and it is impossible to identify Zhu Cihong again, otherwise, how is it different from suicide?

As soon as he thought of this, not long after Zhu Yousong's words fell, Lu Jiude secretly gritted his teeth and made up his mind, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, and he said in a cold voice: "Your Majesty, no matter whether the prince who suddenly appeared at the north gate is true or not, you can't let the news get out." Otherwise, the city of Nanjing will be in chaos, and it will bring opportunities for the rebellious army. ”

The people present were all smart people, how could they not hear Lu Jiude's voice? The madness of the cold words?

This is to cut the grass and eradicate the roots, forever get rid of the troubles, while there are not many people who know that Zhu Cihong came to Nanjing City, directly kill him, and solve this crisis unknowingly!

"Your Majesty, Weichen thought that no matter whether the person who claimed to be the Northern Prince was true or not, for the stability of Nanjing City and for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, he had to deal with this person secretly. Moreover, those Donglin Party people have been against the emperor with ill intentions, and if they get this news, they will definitely make waves and stir up chaos in Nanjing, and they will no longer be able to resist the thieves in the north with all their might! ”

Ma Shiying made up his mind, followed Lu Jiude, and when he said these words, he looked at Zhu Yousong even more solemnly, a generation of loyal ministers who thought about the country's society, and had to make this decision. Constantly reminded and hinted that once the Donglin Party people and Zhu Cihong were united, it would be really a big deal.

People who belong to the same faction, how could Ruan Dacheng be willing to be the queen and speak more directly, more fiercely and decisively.

"Your Majesty, if it is too late, it will change, so as not to have too many dreams at night, not only to immediately kill the person who pretended to be the prince, but also those generals and soldiers who guarded the door, who actually listened to the nonsense of a group of liars, should also be killed!"

Hearing Ruan Dacheng's words, whether it was Zhu Yousong or other civil and military generals, they all secretly gave a thumbs up, and after a few words, they directly buckled down with a big hat, no matter whether that person's identity was true or false, in the name of pretending to be the prince, he could be killed justifiably.

Even if it is investigated in the future, it can be determined that it is a fake prince, and it is natural to kill him!

At the same time, everyone admired Ruan Dacheng's thoughtfulness and iron hand even more, when everyone was still thinking about how to solve Zhu Cihong's trouble, he had already thought of killing people, destroying all clues, and avoiding news leakage as much as possible.

The longer it drags on, the better it will be for them!

However, the blessing is incomparable, and the disaster is not a single line, these people just made up their minds to immediately eradicate Zhu Cihong and solve it secretly, at this time, there was a sudden commotion outside, and a little eunuch broke in, it was the eunuch Han Zanzhou.

"Your Majesty, it's not good, many ministers broke into the palace, saying that they wanted to see the emperor. Otherwise, if they can't see the emperor, they won't be able to kneel for a long time! ”

"Hmph~ It's really against them!"

Zhu Yousong was furious when he heard this, his fat body stood up all of a sudden, the fat all over his body was shaking with anger, he waved his big hand, his sleeves flew over, and he shouted: "It's really bullying me that I just took the throne, and I dare to persecute me, and I'm still afraid of them?" As long as you are not afraid of death, let them kneel if you love to kneel, and see how long they can last. ”

Although he was a strong mess and was unmoved, Zhu Yousong still had a bad feeling, and Ma Shiying, Ruan Dacheng and other people also looked worried, and they also had a feeling of uneasiness in their hearts.

At this moment, Huang Degong, who had been named the Duke of Yasukuni, walked in, his expression was very ugly, and before he could speak, Zhu Yousong's heart was chuckled, and he asked first: "Duke Yasukuni, why are you here?" Aren't you sitting in the Terracotta Division, in charge of guarding the person who pretends to be the prince? ”

Huang Degong showed a look of self-reproach, and said in a spitting voice: "Emperor Qiqi, I don't know who leaked the news, so that those Donglin Party officials got the news and knew that a person who claimed to be the prince entered Nanjing City and was imprisoned by the Soldiers and Horses. ”

"Therefore, even if the last general is sitting there, there are still many officials and students who surround the soldiers and horses, and some people even enter the prison, and they will not leave the person who claims to be the prince."

"Therefore, the last general can only enter the palace to meet the emperor, please ask what to do next?"

Hearing Huang Degong's words, even Zhu Yousong, everyone was dumbfounded, the plan just now was completely ruined, and now the news has been leaked, everyone knows that the crown prince Zhu Cihong has entered Nanjing City.

Regardless of the authenticity of the identity, they cannot solve it secretly.

Otherwise, it will cause the officialdom of the entire Jiangnan to shake, I am afraid that as soon as people are killed here, there will be many rebels in the south, and at that time, they will really be attacked by the enemy, and they will no longer have the strength to fight against the Great Shun Dynasty.

Therefore, at this moment, everyone's hearts are very clear that stability, today's Jiangnan officialdom needs to be stabilized and integrate all military forces to have the strength to fight against the Dashun army.

Therefore, when the news of Zhu Cihong's visit to Nanjing City was exposed, they no longer used to be strong, and they could no longer wipe him out without scruples, so they could only delay time, find other ways, and wait for the times to change.

Anyway, Zhu Yousong has already ascended the throne as emperor, and the longer the time drags on, the more stable the control of the government will be, and the more civil and military generals will be able to subdue.

Similarly, Zhu Yousong also has the same idea, the longer the time, the more beneficial it is to himself, seeing Huang Degong with an anxious face, although he has figured out seven seven eight eight in his heart, he is still a little impatient, and said anxiously: "Since they love to surround it, then let them continue to surround it, as long as it does not disturb the daily affairs of the Terracotta Division!" ”

Without waiting for Huang Degong to respond, Zhu Yousong turned his head and looked at Han Zanzhou again, and ordered: "Inform those ministers outside the palace that it's too late, and if there is anything, let's discuss it tomorrow." Whatever it is, it will be discussed in the morning tomorrow. ”

At this moment, even a fool understands that those Wenchen outside the palace are also here for Zhu Cihong's affairs, otherwise, everything is too coincidental, unbelievably coincidental, and there is no need to guess to know that there is a great relationship between the two.

Now that Zhu Cihong's safety is guaranteed, with their accomplices by their side, with the emperor's promise, they will not make trouble outside the palace anymore if they know each other a little.