Capital

In the main hall of the Forbidden City, Chongzhen's face looked a little ugly.

"I don't want to say anything anymore. I want to ask you what is the meaning of this secret?"

The memorial was a secret report by Jinyiwei that the border troops colluded with foreign enemies to smuggle supplies. Yuan Chonghuan's name was among them, and it also involved several border generals, including many ministers from the imperial court.

"I will immediately order the Jin Yiwei and Dali Temple to conduct a strict investigation, and the people on the list will be immediately taken to the sky prison." He said and took the page involving the border generals into his hands.

Then he left angrily, with the ministers covered in sweat. Many people were taken away by the sergeants as soon as they left the hall.

Seeing this, everyone looked worried, and the ministers in the cabinet were also worried. This time Long Yan was so angry that blood would flow like a river. In the end, out of the five cabinet members, I don't know how many of them were still in the cabinet.

"Brother Wen'an, do you know the reason for this incident?" Qian Longxi, a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, said.

Zhou Daodeng, the cabinet scholar, said with a slightly raised corner of his mouth on his expressionless face: "Brother Zhiwen, this is a secret report from the imperial court. How did I know about it?"

Qian Longxi looked at Zhou Daodeng's usual expression and felt secretly anxious, because he vaguely saw Yuan Chonghuan's name. He had recommended Yuan Chonghuan as the governor of Jiliao at the beginning, and if something happened to Yuan Chonghuan, he might not be able to escape the blame.

Fortunately, Yuan Chonghuan fought a good battle. Maybe he can use his military exploits to balance his merits and demerits?

Seeing that he couldn't hear any news from Zhou Daodeng, he turned around and left.

Zhou Daodeng stopped paying attention and everyone left.

The government and the public were shocked for a while. Emperor Chongzhen, who returned to the palace, couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when he looked at the paper in his sleeve.

If they take action to control it themselves, they may provoke a mutiny, but if they are allowed to sell arms at will, what will the Ming army do to resist it?

"Summon Sun Chengzong to come and see you!"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Wang Huai'en, the man next to him, replied.

Then he walked quickly outside the palace. Sun Chengzong had entered the city a few days ago, but he just kept it secret.

When Wang Huai arrived at the post house where Sun Chengzong was staying, he immediately took him to the palace.

Sun Chengzong was a little confused. Why did His Majesty summon him to the palace in such a hurry?

I asked Wang Huaien vaguely, but still didn't hear anything.

After entering the palace, when he saw Emperor Chongzhen playing with his children, Sun Chengzong immediately knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty, long live my emperor!"

"Your Highness, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"

"Ai Qing is here, please get up quickly!" He said and winked at Wang Huai'en who was standing aside.

"Master Sun, please get up quickly!" Wang Huaien helped him up and sat on the chair in the pavilion.

"Thank you, Eunuch Wang." Sun Chengzong sat down on the edge of the chair.

Emperor Chongzhen handed Zhu Cixiang to Wang Huai'en and said, "Send him to the wet nurse."

"yes!"

Looking at Wang Huai'en leaving, Emperor Chongzhen said: "You are a loyal and good man of the country, but you have been framed by the eunuchs. It's really hard on you."

"Your Majesty's words are serious, this is my duty," Sun Chengzong said quickly and fearfully.

"Now the country will be in danger and love you, regardless of past grudges, loyal to the emperor and the country!"

"For the sake of His Majesty's country, I will never hesitate to die!" Sun Chengzong immediately knelt down to show his loyalty.

"Sun Chengzong listens!"

"Immediately, Sun Chengzong was promoted to go to Liaodong to replace Yuan Chonghuan as the commander-in-chief of Ji Liao. He also served as the imperial envoy to work with the Third Division to investigate the smuggling of the border troops. If there are any disobedient people, they can be killed first and then reported. The imperial authority has given permission!"

"This? I honor your decree!"

After hearing that Sun Chengzong took over the errand, he helped him up and said: "Now that the court has become more and more turbulent because of this huge corruption case, I think you must rush to Liaodong as quickly as possible when setting off today to stabilize the situation."

situation!"

Sun Chengzong was a little confused and said: "I heard that Master Yuan's military power in Liaodong is getting stronger and stronger. Why do you want me to go?"

Emperor Chongzhen sighed and took out the piece of paper related to the corruption of the border army generals.

Seeing the list above, Sun Chengzong's expression changed slightly.

Then he said in a deep voice: "Why, how could this happen?"

"When you go this time, I will order Mrs. Yipin Gaoming and Qin Liangyu to lead the army to help you in case there are changes at the border." Emperor Chongzhen lifted him up and whispered a few words in his ear.

Sun Chengzong's face became even more ugly when he heard this.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Mao is..."

Before Sun Chengzong could finish speaking, Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and said: "Ai Qing, go and take up your post! The imperial decree will arrive soon."

"yes!"

After Sun Chengzong left, Wang Huaien came out and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial edict has been drafted!"

"Instruct Beizhen Fusi to investigate thoroughly and deal with it strictly!"

Emperor Chongzhen ignored the imperial edict in Wang Huai'en's hand, but instead brought the topic to the court.

When Wang Huaien heard this, he was immediately stunned and left silently. Seeing this, Emperor Chongzhen had an idea in his mind, Dongchang!

He originally promised the ministers that the Dongchang would be banned as the eunuchs collapsed, but now his mind has changed. If the Dongchang existed, he would have another pair of eyes to monitor the officials, and the current situation of the court would still be there.

Appear?

"It's just that this candidate should be carefully considered."

Emperor Chongzhen stared at the waves rising on the lake in front of him and said softly: "The wind is blowing!"

"Your Majesty, please return to the palace!"

Wang Huaien walked to Emperor Chongzhen and said.

"Let's go!"

One master and one servant walked against the wind towards the already blurry palace.

"Can I afford this world?"

"Your Majesty, who is destined by destiny, will surely lead the Ming Dynasty to prosperity!"

"Slippery!"

A secret letter was quickly sent to Liaodong from the other side.

Yuan Chonghuan looked at Mao Wenlong who left angrily, and his eyes couldn't help but stop on the long sword in the military tent. Suddenly, a soldier walked in: "Sir, the Jurchens have moved strangely!"

"What?"

Huang Taiji was still hesitating whether to attack the Ming Dynasty, but when he heard that Dorgon had taken the entire Dongtumote under his command without any effort, he suddenly gained confidence.

It was decided to mobilize an army of 100,000 to attack Liaodong. As for the Korean side, they immediately let go of their worries after hearing Sanbeile's sworn guarantee.

He knew that Sanbeile had his own selfish motives for going to South Korea, but the purpose of both of them was to promote their jin dynasty, so now they could put aside any conflicts and focus on the Ming Dynasty. Once he entered the country, he would immediately plunder the Ming Dynasty.

At the same time, Huang Taiji stationed Dorgon's 50,000 troops on the side close to the Ming border, just to prevent him from taking care of both sides.

Mao Wenlong returned to Dongjiang. His face was full of anger when he heard Yuan Chonghuan say that he had not confiscated any ordnance and baggage.

He thought that Yuan Chonghuan wanted to embezzle it, so he did not intend to check it. The most important thing for him was to collect what he needed as soon as possible. After all, the situation in South Korea was changing rapidly.

When receiving the news that the Sanbeile Jurchens were about to attack the Ming Dynasty, Mao Wenlong hesitated for a moment and did not reveal the news to Yuan Chonghuan. He only ordered Shang Kexi to lead everyone to consolidate the defense line and not allow the Jin soldiers to enter.

Then he looked in the direction of Liaodong with great interest, secretly calculating that the secret message he sent should have arrived in the capital, and Yuan Chonghuan might not be able to sit still this time.

When Yuan Chonghuan received the letter to him from the court, Sun Chengzong also set foot on the land of Liaodong. Sensing the subtle atmosphere, he suddenly felt that this job was more difficult than he thought.

"Come here, ask General Qin where his troops are?"

"yes!"

Qin Liangyu looked at the imperial edict in his hand and said respectfully: "I accept the edict!"

She didn't expect that she would lead the people to withdraw just after pacifying the rebel army. Fortunately, Qin Liangyu found out that the traitor army here was not the kind of treacherous and evil people, so she did not make any arrangements and gave up the city.
Chapter completed!