Chapter 63: I Never Give My Life to Others
How many people want the apocalypse to die, Lu Xiao really can't say. He didn't really care who it was, because he was one himself. All he wanted was news that would shake the apocalypse. And this data is actually not very bad.
It can only be said that the qi of the Ming Dynasty has indeed weakened to the extreme by this time. In the long imperial career, the struggle for power between the emperor and his ministers has taken on a distorted state in the last years.
Guo Zhen rushed to the side of the apocalypse.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, someone is coming, ......"
But before he could call someone, Apocalypse raised his hand to stop him.
"You go down first, Guo Zhen."
“...... Yes, the old slave retired! Guo Zhen didn't dare to go against the will of the apocalypse, so he could only bow his body and slowly retreat.
Tianqi sat in his seat and gasped for a moment, then raised his head to look at Lu Xiao.
"Tell me, you don't just want to tell me about this case tonight, do you? wasted so much effort and poked out such a big basket. Just so that I noticed you. Then I'll give you a chance, what do you want to say? ”
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On the other side, Zhao Jingzhong finally made a decision, seeking wealth and danger. But he also knows that he can't put all his hope on those who work with him. The other party said that Jin Yiwei should be banned and the East Factory should be retained. But Zhao Jingzhong is very clear about his psychology, as long as possible. They will not hesitate to completely dismantle the East Factory.
Now that the decision has been made, Gonggong Zhao will naturally not be entangled. Wei Zhongxian has so many righteous sons. He was able to win from it, and obviously he was a bit of a standard.
Zhao Jingzhong has done a lot of dirty work for Wei Zhongxian over the years. He is cautious and suspicious by nature, and he secretly keeps a lot of evidence. But these things alone can't bring down Wei Zhongxian all at once. Because Wei Zhongxian did a lot of dirty work, a lot of it was done for the emperor. Therefore, some things can only be confused and cannot be taken seriously.
In addition, it was in these years that Wei Zhongxian framed those ministers of the Donglin Party. Under the severe torture of Zhao Prison, many people did not stand up to the moment of 'confession'. died directly in Zhao Prison.
It is also impossible for the Donglin Party to hate Wei Zhongxian so much. Although they are in righteousness, they have an advantage in name. But Wei Zhongxian was literally destroying them physically. It is only the punishment of the prison, but no living person can survive it.
In terms of eliminating dissidents, Wei Zhongxian has created no less than 100 unjust, false and wrongly decided cases. This is all strong evidence to bring him down.
And in addition to these things, Zhao Jingzhong actually has a trump card. Money!!
What do eunuchs like best, power and money.
Wei Zhongxian is already at the pinnacle of power, so in addition to cracking down on dissidents, what he pursues the most is money. No one knows how much money Wei Zhongxian has. It is estimated that Wei Zhongxian himself does not know. But Zhao Jingzhong, this guy, has been secretly estimated over the years.
With the tax revenue alone, Wei Zhongxian has taken away at least 30 million taels or even more from it in the past eight years. There are countless other rare treasures, antique calligraphy and paintings.
You must know that the expensive tributes from all over the country every year are actually floated around Wei Zhongxian before they can enter the palace. The real good things are in Wei Zhongxian's hands. A lot of Tianqi and Chongzhen's internal money were left over by Wei Zhongxian.
In addition, countless disciples and grandchildren pay filial piety every year, and dividends from various chambers of commerce. All of these add up, Wei Zhongxian's worth, I'm afraid the entire Ming treasury can't be stuffed.
Such a huge wealth, who does not blush. The Donglin Party tried its best to bring him down, which is also an important reason. Such a wealth that rivals the wealth of a country, not to mention making people red, it is enough to make people crazy!
Zhao Jingzhong didn't know the location of all of Wei Zhongxian's treasure troves. But he has secretly investigated over the years and found a lot of clues. As long as the two sides officially turn their faces, he is sure to quickly find out where the money is hidden.
These things are the biggest trump cards in Zhao Jingzhong's hands. The Donglin Party tried their best to bring down Wei Zhongxian. In addition to thinking about their own safety, the more important thing is naturally the interests in it.
Wei Zhongxian's money is the greatest benefit. In addition, Wei Zhongxian fell. The eunuch party will be completely finished, and I don't know how many seats will be vacated in the court at that time. These vacated seats are the source of power.
With such huge interests involved, Zhao Jingzhong did not dare to be careless at all. He sorted out all the secret hands over the years. Naturally, these things can't be released all at once. Then you lose your value.
He was going to reveal it to the Qian master little by little. Make sure you don't get crossed over the river and the bridge is demolished.
Naturally, these things cannot be borrowed from other people's hands. Therefore, Zhao Jingzhong was alone and cleaned up in the secret room. But after finishing it, Zhao Jingzhong suddenly felt that something was wrong.
There seems to be something too quiet outside.
Although Zhao Jingzhong had already sent all his subordinates outside before entering the secret room. But it's not like there's not the slightest sound in the whole yard. Zhao Jingzhong is a martial arts master. The five senses are naturally very acute. Almost instinctively, I sensed that something was wrong.
He picked up the iron spear next to him and walked out of the secret room.
A faint smell of blood wafted into his nose. Zhao Jingzhong's face turned pale, and he rushed out of the house, only to see that the courtyard was already full of corpses. A dozen or so guards have all died.
Three men and a woman slowly gathered around the corner.
"Daring, do you know who I am, dare ......"
But at this time, a voice came from behind and interrupted Zhao Jingzhong's words.
"They don't really know who you are, but it doesn't matter. I know, and they listen to me. How, is there anything else you'd like to say? Zhao Gonggong. ”
Zhao Jingzhong looked back and found that the person turned out to be Lu Xiao.
"Lu Xiao, what do you mean. Kill me, do you think your father-in-law will let you go? ”
Lu Xiao looked at Zhao Jingzhong and chuckled. Then he turned his head to look at the secret room that Zhao Jingzhong came out of.
"It turned out that I couldn't find it in here after I said it was going to happen several times."
Zhao Jingzhong's face changed suddenly, there were all his secrets hidden inside. The key is, after those things burst out, let alone suppress Lu Xiao with Wei Zhongxian. I'm afraid that the first person to kill him is Wei Zhongxian.
Wei Zhongxian's hand holding the gun, with a slight force, wanted to make a move, and killed Lu Xiao directly here. But after hesitating for a while, he finally chose to maneuver. The main thing is that everyone is an expert, and he has known that Lu Xiao is a master for a long time. There is not much certainty that they will outperform their opponents. What's more, the other party also has four helpers who don't seem to be weak.
"Lu Xiao, you still don't understand. Wei Zhongxian is dead this time. As soon as Wei Zhongxian fell, I was in charge of the East Factory, and you took over Jinyiwei. The two of us practice, above this court, can come and go freely, and control our own destiny with our own hands. Why do you have to work for others here? ”
Lu Xiao listened to Zhao Jingzhong's words, and a trace of mockery appeared on his face. He took out an envelope and threw it at Zhao Jingzhong's feet.
"The miscellaneous who collaborated with the enemy and treason, are also worthy of cooperating with me? Also, I never give my life to others. Do it! ”