Facts have proven that a person's ability to withstand blows can be improved through abuse.
This time Chongzhen only fainted for an hour.
When he woke up again, he transformed into a furious lion.
"We founded the Ming Dynasty more than 200 years ago, and countless powerful enemies were wiped out. How dare rebels and traitors dare to call themselves brave? With Taizu Taizong on top, why should I be afraid? Pass on the order and seize all the soldiers and horses in the world. I will go on a personal expedition and destroy Shandong Zuo without mercy.
I swear not to return my master."
As soon as this statement came out, all the civil and military officials were dumbfounded. They did not expect that Chongzhen would be so decisive.
There were many emperors who were personally conquered by the Ming Dynasty, and there were also many who could fight.
But the one that is most unforgettable to everyone is that one.
And the situation today is even more dangerous than that time.
Could it be that the Ming Dynasty Guo Zuo...
Chongzhen said again: "I am personally marching on the expedition, and all my dear friends are in front of the formation. Let you and I, the monarch and my ministers, work together to see how Shandong Zuoni can resist?"
Good guy, all the officials in the hall fell down like waves of wheat blown by the wind.
"Your Majesty, think twice!!!"
"Your Majesty! This is a matter of life and death. You must not be careless!!!!"
None of the officials, not even the most violent censor, approved of the censor's personal conquest.
This situation made Chongzhen even more angry.
"The country has supported its scholars for two hundred years, and it is only today that we have sacrificed our lives for justice. What are you doing?"
None of the ministers dared to speak out, but no one changed their mind.
Only a fool would fight a battle he knows he will lose.
But now that the emperor was stimulated and went crazy, he had to find a way to calm his anger and reverse the situation.
In an instant, everyone's eyes were fixed on Wen Tiren.
Although Zhou Yanru is still the first assistant, everyone knows that he has fallen out of favor as the first assistant.
If there is anyone who can make Chongzhen change his mind, it must be Wen Tiren.
When Wen Tiren heard that he was asked to go into battle, he was so frightened that he peed.
Seeing that the ministers were of the same mind, Wen Tiren had no choice but to step forward.
"Your Majesty, Zuo Ni from Shandong is naturally resentful and arrogant. However, your Majesty's body of thousands of gold is the key to the safety of the world. It is not what a gentleman would do if he takes risks lightly. The prince has something to say, Zuo Ni seems to be short-sighted, even though he is aggressive.
, but have no enterprising spirit. Although these ferocious bandits are powerful for a while, they will be destroyed in a small area. I think that the court should not follow the trend, and first go against the trend and surrender. When the planning is proper and the four directions are stable, then strike with thunder.
Then the country will be stable forever. There will not be wars and smoke everywhere, and the people will be in ruins."
Zhou Yanru followed immediately.
"Lao Wen Ge is sincere in his words to seek for the country. Today's imperial court is weak in military and exhausted in wealth. It is trapped among beasts. If there is any misstep, there will be unspeakable disaster. It is better to follow the words of Lao Wen Ge and postpone the expedition to Shandong.
, and make every effort to relieve the difficulties in Shanxi. By then the situation in the imperial court will be smooth, and there will be no fear of the canal being blocked and the north and south cut off. How can a small corner of Shandong resist the world alone?"
Zhou Yanru mentioned a more serious problem.
Nowadays, the northwest bandits are raging in Shanxi and the capital, and Zuo Menggeng has cut off Shandong.
As a result, the connection between the capital and Jiangnan is in danger of being severed.
Not to mention that the various money and materials urgently needed by the capital cannot be transported, even communications have become intermittent.
If things go on like this, problems will inevitably arise in the imperial court's control over the vast area in the south.
Once that time comes, there will no longer be two problems: the northwest bandits and Shandong Zuo Menggeng.
Under the flames of war everywhere, the Ming Dynasty was really hopeless.
While talking, Zhou Yanru also warned Wang Zhiguang with his eyes.
In fact, it wasn't just Zhou Yanru. All the civil and military officials in the hall, including Wang Chengen and Cao Yongchun beside Chongzhen, were all staring at Wang Zhiguang, with threats and warnings in their eyes.
Seeing that he was about to become a public enemy of the imperial court, Wang Zhiguang was frightened and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, Zuo Menggeng... Zuo Ni has said that we can discuss the matter in Shandong. If the imperial court is interested, we can send an envoy to Cangzhou City.
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Chongzhen's tiger eyes widened and he shouted angrily: "Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, we have not claimed vassal status, paid tribute, negotiated peace, or ceded territory. He, Zuo Mengeng, is just a mere rebel, and he is worthy of negotiating terms with me?"
At the critical moment, Wang Chengen had to step forward.
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"Your Majesty, this is just a temporary expedient. Moreover, Zuo Ni has not openly rebelled yet, and there is still room for debate about the damage to the dignity of the imperial court. If we had not stabilized Zuo Ni first, and when the situation was reversed, he would not be a caged bird.
, at the mercy of the emperor?"
Chongzhen seemed to be moved, his expression hesitant.
The people under the steps were all human beings. They noticed this scene and immediately bit into it.
"Your Majesty, it is not a pity to die with the old minister's broken body. I would like to go to Cangzhou in person, and I must make Zuo Nifan repent."
Wen Tiren followed Zhou Yanru.
"I am also willing to go."
Suddenly, all the ministers came out to invite themselves, as if they were all eager for success and worried about state affairs.
They are really afraid.
I'm afraid that Chongzhen really insists on conquering the army himself.
How could Chongzhen not know that those ministers who were driven to the front of the battle would all become cannon fodder?
All civil and military officials agreed, and even a headstrong person like Chongzhen had to be cautious.
"Qing Zhou and Qing Wen are important ministers of the country and the pillars of the imperial court. How can Zuo Ni be able to look up to them? You will discuss carefully and come up with suitable candidates. Do not damage the prestige of the country, otherwise you will be severely punished!"
Although Chongzhen rejected Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren's petition, he also took a step back and acquiesced to peace talks with Shandong.
The ministers could not help but breathe a sigh of relief, unaware that the emperor above them had quietly changed.
People will grow not only in their ability to withstand blows, but also in their knowledge and means.
When Chongzhen just succeeded to the throne, there was no doubt that he had no political ability.
Born as a feudal lord, the only thing he learned during the precarious life was the art of strategy.
And he also relied on this to successfully kill the eunuchs.
But strategizing and governing the country are completely different things.
Soon Chongzhen paid a heavy price for his naive strategy of governing the country.
Of course, this is also due to his lack of education.
As a prince, Chongzhen’s most profound understanding of the Ming Dynasty was his ancestors.
And out of a sense of honor, the people he most admired and learned from were undoubtedly Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di.
These two founding emperors laid the foundation of the Ming Dynasty with their great talents, broad strategies, and tough and sturdy style.
Chongzhen has always followed these two ancestors as examples. What he naturally learned is the nature of being willing to break rather than bend.
But times have changed, and after more than two hundred years of evolution, the two founding emperors he knew have naturally undergone many modifications.
What he can learn and inherit is obviously not comprehensive.
He only learned the steadfastness of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di, but not the skills of the two founding emperors.
So the only thing that showed in him was stubbornness.
In addition, the way he dealt with the eunuchs was so beautiful that the outside world placed high hopes on him, making him unable to let go of his pretensions as a holy king and wise master.
When he realized that the real handling of national affairs was not that simple, his response methods became very crude and ridiculous.
Knowing that the Hou Jin Dynasty in Liaodong could not be pacified in a short time, it was necessary to end the consumption in Liaodong and make every effort to resolve the rebellion in the northwest.
But he took no responsibility and only allowed Yuan Chonghuan and Mao Wenlong to contact Huang Taiji.
Not to mention that Huang Taiji had the advantage. Even if he wanted to negotiate peace, if he, the emperor who could make the decision, did not come forward, how could Huang Taiji dare to believe the promises of Yuan Chonghuan and Mao Wenlong?
As a result, these two attempted peace talks ultimately came to nothing.
Chongzhen was also killed under the city by Huang Taiji, and his face was completely lost.
In order to save face and divert the conflict, the only thing Chongzhen could do was to put the blame on Yuan Chonghuan.