Chapter 46: It's time for the emperor to take medicine
Wei Zhongxian received the news immediately and felt a little sorry to hear about Jiang Fan.
Although they currently have a common enemy, the enemy of their enemy may not be their friend. Wei Zhongxian and Jiang Fan both know that once the Donglin Party is destroyed, their fight will begin.
Xinwangfu.
In the past few days, Xin Wang Zhu Youjian has been on tenterhooks, always feeling that something would happen.
Huo Weihua had already paid tribute to Xianfang Linglu Drink. It was rumored that his imperial brother, who was a good carpenter, was getting worse. However, Wei Zhongxian had no intention of getting close to him, and instead urged him to leave the capital.
Princess Zhou was also having a hard time during this period, her face was haggard, and even her eyes were bloodshot.
I suddenly heard the bad news a few days ago. I learned that the Zhou family was ransacked by the Jin Yiwei, and that my father and brother were arrested and sent to prison. I couldn't sleep for several days in a row.
But she knew the priorities and did not beg King Xin to save her father and brother.
She knew very well that the current situation was not good for King Xin. Once King Xin came forward, the eunuchs would definitely take the opportunity to take action and seize the opportunity, which would in turn implicate King Xin's palace!
Princess Zhou was well-educated and sensible, and originally wanted to live a peaceful and safe life, have children with Zhu Youjian, and grow old together.
However, as soon as you enter the palace gate, you are as deep as the sea. From then on, you start to be shocked step by step, and it is difficult to return to the starting point!
King Xin Zhu Youjian looked at the increasingly haggard Princess Zhou and could only comfort her: "Princess, don't worry, when the overall situation is determined, we will definitely keep Taishan and the others safe!"
To be fair, after learning that his father-in-law, Zhou Kui, had cleverly set up a name, colluded with Donglin officials and merchants, annexed the people's world, and resold contraband, he had no good impression of Zhou Kui. But after all, he was his father-in-law. If he turned a blind eye, he would inevitably attract criticism.
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Princess Zhou shook her head: "I understand, but husband, you are a person who does important things, and you should put the overall situation first. If anything happens...it will be their own fault!"
Zhu Youjian stared at Princess Zhou: "The situation is critical now, and I really have nothing to do. Now I can only wait and see if God will take care of me!"
Princess Zhou nodded silently.
While the two were talking, footsteps suddenly sounded outside, and then Wang Chengen reported respectfully: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhou and Mr. Hong are here."
Zhu Youjian's face changed slightly and he said in a deep voice: "Please invite them in quickly."
Wang Chengen bowed in response, turned around and walked into the courtyard with two adults from Donglin.
Princess Zhou knew that they were going to talk, so she wisely left the room.
After a while, Wang Chengen led Hong Chengchou and Zhou Yanru, who were disguised as guards, into the house.
After seeing Zhu Youjian, they both saluted and said: "See you, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Youjian hurriedly helped the two of them up and asked, "Is there anything important that you two adults are here for late at night?"
"Recently there are rumors in the palace that the emperor is seriously ill, but he has not been summoned to the palace for a long time. Moreover, I have received news that the royal concubine is pregnant with a dragon seed. Once the prince is born, Wei Zhongxian, Hakka and others will definitely threaten the emperor.
By ordering the princes, when the time comes, the Ming Dynasty will not be able to conquer the country!"
After Zhu Youjian listened, his eyes sharpened and he shouted in a low voice: "Has it been confirmed?"
Hong Chengchou said solemnly: "It's almost the same, and there are many tricks in the palace. Whether they are true or false, we have to guard against them."
"In addition, news came back from the Taiyuan Hospital that the emperor is indeed seriously ill and cannot even get out of bed. He may have been imprisoned by the eunuch of Wei Dynasty. I implore the prince to immediately raise troops to clear the emperor's side, eliminate evil spirits, and preserve the Ming Dynasty."
"this……"
There was hesitation between Zhu Youjian's eyebrows.
"My lord, I also feel that it is indeed time to clean up the family!"
Zhou Yanru said.
Zhu Youjian raised his head and looked at Zhou Yanru. Zhou Yanru continued: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of War has reported that Dongchang has sent people to replace the general soldiers of the Nine Gates in the past few days. Once Wei Yan completes the deployment, we will never be able to stand up again."
What a day!"
"Your Majesty, this opportunity must not be missed. It will never come back."
Hong Chengchou continued: "If the prince really wants to benefit the people, he should immediately send troops to attack the capital."
"As long as the capital city is captured, no matter how arrogant the Wei thieves are, they will not be able to threaten the safety of the Ming Dynasty. We are willing to follow the prince to the death and restore peace to the world."
After Zhu Youjian was silent for a while, he nodded in agreement.
He knew that if he refused to attack the capital, he would completely lose Donglin's support and would have no chance of being crowned emperor.
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But if he attacks the capital, his reputation will definitely be damaged and he will be stained with rebellion.
But Zhu Youjian has no way out. Instead of facing death, there is still a glimmer of hope.
Therefore, Zhu Youjian finally nodded helplessly and said to Hong Chengchou and Zhou Yanru: "Okay, I will immediately order all the ministries to take action to capture the capital as soon as possible. My family, life, and the Ming Dynasty's century-old foundation will be handed over to you adults!"
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Hong Chengchou and Zhou Yanru kowtowed together, made a blood pact and then dispersed.
After Hong Chengchou and others left, Zhu Youjian slowly stood there and thought.
He suddenly felt that what he was doing now seemed stupid and that he had no right to change this war.
But he felt that he couldn't sit back and ignore it.
He could not just watch the destruction of the Ming Dynasty.
The eunuchs need to be eradicated, and Donglin is unreliable. Can he really turn the tide?
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Beizhen Fusi.
Jiang Fan was assigning tasks when Lu Wenzhao knocked on the door and asked for an audience.
"come in!"
Lu Wenzhao walked into the room, saluted respectfully, and said cautiously: "Sir, last night Hong Chengchou and Zhou Yanru met with King Xin overnight, and then secretly contacted the officials in Donglin. It is estimated that there will be big moves."
"Hong Chengchou and Zhou Yanru are quite courageous!"
Jiang Fan smiled.
After Han Xu's death, these two old guys had only been honest for a few days, but they didn't expect that they could no longer restrain their desire to commit suicide so quickly.
Jiang Fan said calmly: "But that's fine, we just need to wait and see what happens, there is no need to rush to take action."
"But sir, what should we do if Hong Chengchou and others start an army?" Lu Wenzhao asked worriedly.
Jiang Fan sighed softly and said, "You can go back and rest first. As for how to deal with and deal with these rebellious people, you and I don't need to worry about it."
"yes."
Lu Wenzhao bowed and resigned.
Jiang Fan stood in the room and thought for a long time.
He knew that he could not stop the development of history, but he just planned to push the tide and guide the trajectory of history in the direction he expected.
He doesn't know whether this is right or wrong. Maybe he can change the fate of the Ming Dynasty, but it may lead to a greater crisis in the future.
Who can tell what is right or wrong?
Looking at the present, Jiang Fan can only try to control the situation and help Daming tide over the difficulties.
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the next day.
Huo Weihua went to the palace again to offer medicine. Today's Linglu Drink was mixed with other medicines. As long as Emperor Tianqi Zhu You takes it, the medicine will take effect at night and the sun will never rise the next day.
However, Huo Weihua did not tell anyone because he knew that if he really poisoned the emperor to death on the spot, he would not be able to leave the palace alive.
Donglin is about to help King Xin revolt, and the existence of Emperor Tianqi is the biggest obstacle, and he must die.
This is also the reason why Huo Weihua ventured into the palace again.
Wei Zhongxian already knew the details of Huo Weihua and knew that Huo Weihua had evil intentions, so he took Huo Weihua into the palace with an expressionless face.
The young eunuchs, palace maids, and imperial guards encountered along the way all saluted Wei Zhongxian.
Arrive at the palace where Zhu Youxiao trained.
Seeing the bedridden Emperor Tianqi, Huo Weihua suddenly felt an indescribable feeling in his heart, including nervousness, fear, and excitement.