Mao Wenlong is already dead, so it is reasonable for the people below to make trouble. Yuan Chonghuan took two steps back and shouted: "Mao Wenlong is dead, do you still want to rebel at this time and bury him with him?"
"Mao Wenlong received the emperor's favor and did not want to serve the country. Now he is killed by imperial decree. As generals of the imperial court, you must not be confused. I hereby guarantee that only Mao Wenlong will be killed, and the others will not be held accountable."
Shang Kexi naturally did not listen to this and wanted to continue making trouble, but Geng Zhongming reached out and pulled him back. Shang Kexi was furious and just about to say something dirty, he saw Geng Zhongming winking at him. Shang Kexi turned his head and took a closer look.
Pan, my heart suddenly felt cold.
I saw more than 20 generals in the room, most of them looked hesitant, and some had even withdrawn their weapons. It can be seen that Yuan Chonghuan's words just played a big role.
If Mao Wenlong is found guilty of treason, then those who follow him will inevitably be implicated. Rather than being angry, it is better to raise the flag and rebel. But Yuan Chonghuan's words just now gave people hope. If he can continue to be an official, who is willing to drag his family with him to rebel?
It cannot be said that this idea is wrong, but Shang Kexi couldn't bear the attitude of everyone. He shouted with red eyes, "The commander-in-chief treated you all well when he was alive. But now that his bones are still cold, you are treating him like this. You
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Before he finished speaking, he saw a burly general walking out of the crowd, and the man bowed his hand to Yuan Chonghuan.
"Director Yuan, please give your Majesty a few kind words. We have no intention of treason, and we will fulfill our duties loyally and serve the imperial court!"
The person who spoke was none other than Mao Wenlong's deputy general Chen Jisheng. What Chen Jisheng said was tantamount to bowing his head and surrendering to Yuan Chonghuan. You can imagine the anger in Shang Kexi's heart. If Geng Zhongming hadn't been pulling him, he would have jumped up and chopped him.
Die Chen Jisheng.
Yuan Chonghuan was naturally smiling in his heart, and Chen Jisheng's change was also expected. As long as Mao Wenlong dies, his people will definitely be divided into two groups. Some people want to avenge Mao Wenlong, while others will consider their own future prospects.
. Yuan Chonghuan felt that most people would consider their future. It was also based on this that he dared to correct the imperial edict and kill Mao Wenlong directly.
When Chen Jisheng surrendered, Yuan Chonghuan was naturally overjoyed and encouraged him, "Don't worry, General Chen. I have said before that only Mao Wenlong will be killed, and the rest will not be held accountable."
This sentence was not only meant for Chen Jisheng, but also a reassurance for everyone. By this moment, most people had calmed down. Marshal Mao was dead, and it was time to think about the future.
It's not that Chen Jisheng and others have no conscience, but that Mao Wenlong is dead and everyone has a family to take care of, so they have to think more. If Marshal Mao is alive and everyone has a backbone and a head, rebellion is not impossible. Nowadays, people
If it’s all gone, why bother rebelling?
Chen Jisheng's idea was what most people thought, so most people chose to bow to Yuan Chonghuan.
Yuan Chonghuan was also able to appease people's hearts. He ordered that no one should be held accountable, and he also asked Mao Wenlong's son Mao Chengzuo to act as the military agent for Pidao. Chen Jisheng continued to be deputy general, and the remaining positions remained unchanged. However, Yuan Chonghuan transferred Mao Wenlong's seal and Shang Fang's sword.
Leave it to Chen Jisheng to take care of it. This move can be said to kill two birds with one stone. It not only prevents Mao Chengzuo from causing trouble later, but also rewards Chen Jisheng.
Chen Jisheng was rewarded because he was the first to stand up and surrender and played a leading role. Chen Jisheng was naturally grateful for this, but a few people such as Mao Chengzuo, Shang Kexi and Geng Zhongming said little.
Not long after, Yuan Chonghuan ordered Mao Wenlong to be buried with dignity, and then carried out reforms in Pidao's government affairs. The first thing he did was to abolish Pidao's commercial tax. In his view, this was harsh governance. As a general of the Ming Dynasty, he protected the people of the Ming Dynasty.
, it is a matter of course to provide transshipment convenience for merchants in the Ming Dynasty. To collect taxes privately, what is it if it is not harsh government?
In fact, it no longer matters what Yuan Chonghuan does, and no one cares about these small things anymore.
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The death of Mao Wenlong not only shocked Liaodong, but also shocked the entire Ming court.
Mao Wenlong, as the commander-in-chief of Pingliao and the commander-in-chief of the left, is above Yuan Chonghuan, but Yuan Chonghuan kills whenever he says. So what about the imperial decree? Even if there is an imperial decree, things must be done according to the rules. Why do you, Yuan Chonghuan, kill whenever you say?
Is it the King of Heaven?
When the news reached the capital, the memorial to impeach Yuan Chonghuan appeared in the court like snowflakes. At the same time, many people in Liaodong defended Mao Wenlong and demanded accountability for Yuan Chonghuan.
In Liaodong, the inherent forces headed by Zhao Lijiao were also very dissatisfied with Yuan Chonghuan's behavior. A feudal official like Mao Wenlong had a higher status than Yuan Chonghuan. Yuan Chonghuan would kill whenever he said. What about others?
Imperial decree? Even if there is an imperial decree, you Yuan Chonghuan cannot act recklessly!
However, what is disappointing is that Chongzhen pressed down all the memorials and did not express any opinions. Similarly, the cabinet did not express any opinions.
It is strange to say that in the past the cabinet was more active than Chongzhen, but this time when such a big thing happened, it actually agreed with His Majesty.
At this time, there was no candlelight in the Wenhua Hall, and the room was gloomy. Wang Chengen wanted to light the candle, but was stopped by Chongzhen. Sitting in a dark corner, Chongzhen closed his eyes tightly. Since learning about Mao Wenlong's death,
His reaction was the same as that of Geng Zhongming and others, he was confused, followed by anger.
No one else doubted the authenticity of the imperial edict, but Chongzhen knew very well that the edict was false, and the so-called twelve charges were placed on Mao Wenlong's head by Yuan Chonghuan himself.
How could he dare to violate the imperial edict and kill a high-ranking official without permission? One can imagine the anger in Chongzhen's heart. He wished he could immediately escort Yuan Chonghuan to the capital for questioning. But after a long time, he could only suppress the anger in his heart.
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What Chongzhen cares most about is Liaodong. His biggest dream is to pacify Liaodong. Now the two most important people in Liaodong are Yuan Chonghuan and Mao Wenlong. Now Mao Wenlong is dead, which is an unchangeable fact, but Yuan Chonghuan is still alive.
Even if Yuan Chonghuan is questioned at this time, what will happen? Mao Wenlong still can't survive. If he is questioned, Yuan Chonghuan will undoubtedly die. Just this one sentence is not enough to kill him ten times.
To pacify Liaodong, Chongzhen recalled the scene when he first met Yuan Chonghuan, "As long as your majesty supports me and gives me the power to do things conveniently, I will pacify Liaodong in five years."
Liaodong is still Liaodong. Chongzhen swallowed all his anger in his stomach. Whether you corrected the imperial edict or killed Mao Wenlong, I tolerated it. As long as you put down the Jurchen chaos in Liaodong five years ago, you will still be my good minister.
, because you are the one I choose.
In this way, Chongzhen stayed in the Wenhua Palace all night, and finally walked out of the imperial study the next day and made a decree on Mao Wenlong.