Lu Xiao really couldn't tell how many people wanted Tianqi to die. He actually didn't care about those people at all, because he was one of them. All he wanted was news that could shock Tianqi. And this data
In fact, the difference is not much.
It can only be said that the power of the Ming Dynasty had indeed weakened to the extreme by this time. During the long imperial career, the power struggle between the emperor and his ministers had already shown a distorted state by the end of the year.
Guo Zhen rolled and crawled towards Tianqi.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, someone is coming..."
But before he could call someone, Tianqi raised his hand to stop him.
"You go down first, Guo Zhen."
"...Yes, old slave, please retire!" Guo Zhen did not dare to go against Tianqi's will, so he could only bow his body and retreat slowly.
Tianqi sat in his seat and panted for a while, then raised his head and looked at Lu Xiao.
"Tell me, you don't just want to tell me about this thing tonight, do you? You have wasted so much effort and made such a big mistake just to make me notice you. Then I will give you a chance.
, what do you want to say?”
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On the other side, Zhao Jingzhong finally made a decision to gain wealth in danger. But he also knew that he could not put all his hopes on those collaborators. The other party said that Jin Yiwei would be banned and Dongchang retained. But Zhao Jingzhong knew very well.
As long as possible, they will not hesitate to completely abolish the East Factory.
Now that the decision has been made, Eunuch Zhao will naturally not be entangled. Wei Zhongxian has so many adopted sons. He can win among them, which is obviously of some 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 kept a lot of evidence. But these things alone cannot bring down Wei Zhongxian at once. Because Wei Zhongxian has done a lot of dirty work, there are
Many of them were done for the emperor. Therefore, some things could only be done casually and could not be taken seriously.
In addition, in these years, Wei Zhongxian framed the ministers of the Donglin Party. Under the severe torture in Zhao Prison, many people did not survive the moment of "confession" and died directly in Zhao Prison.
There is no reason why the Donglin Party hates Wei Zhongxian so much. Although they have an advantage in terms of righteousness and reputation, Wei Zhongxian actually destroyed them physically. Just the set of punishments in Zhao Prison, as long as a living person
There is no way I can survive it.
Wei Zhongxian made no less than a hundred false accusations and mistakes in excluding dissidents. These are all strong evidence to overthrow him.
In addition to these things, Zhao Jingzhong actually has a trump card: money!!
What do eunuchs like most, power and money.
Wei Zhongxian is already at the peak of his power, so in addition to attacking dissidents, what he pursues 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 has secretly estimated it over the years.
In the past eight years, Wei Zhongxian has siphoned off at least more than 30 million taels, or even more, from tax revenue alone. There are countless other rare treasures, antique calligraphy and paintings.
You must know that the expensive tributes from various places every year actually have to float around Wei Zhongxian before they can enter the palace. The real good things are all in the hands of Wei Zhongxian. Many of the internal funds of Tianqi and Chongzhen are
It was the leftovers eaten by Wei Zhongxian.
In addition, the annual filial piety of countless disciples and disciples, and the dividends from various chambers of commerce. All these added together, Wei Zhongxian's net worth is probably not enough for the entire Ming Dynasty treasury.
Who wouldn't be jealous of such a huge wealth? The Donglin Party tried their best to bring him down, which is also an important reason. Such a wealth that rivals the country, let alone making people jealous, is enough to drive people crazy!
Zhao Jingzhong does not know the location of all Wei Zhongxian's treasures. However, he has secretly investigated over the years and found many clues. As long as the two parties officially fall out, he is sure to quickly find out where the money is hidden.
These things are the biggest trump card in Zhao Jingzhong's hand. The Donglin Party desperately wants to bring down Wei Zhongxian. In addition to considering their own safety, the more important thing is naturally the interests involved.
Wei Zhongxian's money is the biggest benefit. In addition, once Wei Zhongxian falls, the eunuch party will be completely destroyed, and who knows how many seats will be vacant in the court. These vacant 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 cannot be released all at once. Otherwise, he will lose value.
He was going to reveal it to Mr. Qian bit by bit to ensure that he would not be burned by others.
Naturally, these things cannot be borrowed from others. Therefore, Zhao Jingzhong tidied them up in the secret room alone. But after finishing, Zhao Jingzhong suddenly felt that something was wrong.
It seems a little too quiet outside.
Although Zhao Jingzhong had sent all the servants outside before entering the secret room, it was not as if there was no sound in the entire courtyard. Zhao Jingzhong is a martial arts master. His five senses are naturally very keen. He almost instinctively sensed that something was wrong.
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He casually picked up the iron gun beside him and walked out of the secret room.
A faint smell of blood wafted into his nose. Zhao Jingzhong turned aside and rushed out of the house, only to see corpses strewn in the yard. A dozen guards had all died.
In the corner, three men and one woman slowly gathered around.
"Bold, do you know who I am, how dare you..."
But at this time, a voice came from behind, interrupting Zhao Jingzhong's words.
"They really don't know who you are, but it doesn't matter. I know, and they listen to me. How about it? Is there anything else you want to say? Eunuch Zhao."
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 adoptive father will let you go?"
Lu Xiao looked at Zhao Jingzhong and chuckled. Then he turned to look at the secret room where Zhao Jingzhong came out.
"It turns out it's in here. I asked why I couldn't find it even though I've been hit several times."
Zhao Jingzhong's expression suddenly changed. All his secrets were hidden there. The key is, after those things are exposed, let alone Wei Zhongxian to suppress Lu Xiao. I am afraid that Wei Zhongxian will be the first to kill him.
Zhao Jingzhong held the gun with a little force, intending to take action and kill Lu Xiao directly here. But he hesitated and finally chose to make a maneuver. Mainly because everyone was an expert, and he had known for a long time that Lu Xiao was a
A master doesn't have much confidence in defeating his opponent. What's more, the opponent has four helpers who don't look weak.
"Lu Xiao, you still don't understand. Wei Zhongxian is dead this time. Once Wei Zhongxian falls, I will take charge of the East Factory, and you will take over the Jinyiwei. The two of us are practicing, and we can come and go freely in this court, and we can control our own affairs with our own hands.
Destiny. Why sacrifice your life for others here."
After Lu Xiao heard Zhao Jingzhong's words, a trace of ridicule appeared on his face. He took out an envelope unhurriedly and threw it at Zhao Jingzhong's feet.
"How can a treasonous bastard be worthy of cooperating with me? Besides, I never sacrifice my life for others. Do it!"
