Chapter 371 The death of a hundred officials, the emperor was humiliated
Rows of sharp bamboo sticks were poked under the firelight, and the sharpness of the sharp points made all the officials and students squint their eyes slightly.
They didn't know what Chang Xiao was going to treat them to.
Western food or Chinese food? Sichuan food or Shandong food? Cantonese food or something else?
When you talk about eating, there is no food. There is only an empty pot with boiling water and rows of bamboo skewers on the table. What does this mean?
All the officials felt a little baffled, and they vaguely felt something was wrong, but they couldn't tell what was wrong.
The officials and students all looked into the firelight anxiously, Chang smiled with a gloomy face.
At this time, Chang Xiao had sat back on the Taishi chair again. The tea cup was gone in his hand, replaced by a sharp bamboo stick.
I don't know whether it was because the bonfires around were too strong or because the bamboo stick in Chang Xiao's hand was swinging gently. All the officials and students were sweating on their temples, and some started to look towards the entrance of the alley. It stands to reason that there was real movement here.
Not too young, people from the palace should have rushed over by this time. Even if Chongzhen didn't send anyone, the heads of the various ministries who ordered them to come to make trouble should have taken action. They couldn't just turn a blind eye.
Watching Chang laugh and make things difficult for all the officials.
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In the afternoon, Chongzhen was forced by hundreds of officials and had to issue an imperial edict and ransack Chang Xiao's home.
In his heart, Chongzhen was unwilling to do this. After all, Chang Xiao was sent to the underworld by him. Now, although it is almost certain that there is something wrong with the Ksitigarbha Compassion Tower, Chang Xiao can no longer come back, but
, without seeing the body, it can only be said that life or death is uncertain. In this situation where Chang Xiao's life and death are uncertain, it is not very kind for him, Chongzhen, to send people to raid Chang Xiao's home.
However, hundreds of officials are going to punish the Chang family. At this time when internal and external troubles are coming, the court must not be in chaos anymore. If the court is in chaos, then the business of Ming Jiangshan will be completely closed. Baiguan
It was precisely after seeing this key that they clung to the Chang family, striving to send the Chang family into hell with one blow, and they would never recover. They knew very well that at this time, Chongzhen was like being fried on both sides.
The little fish has no way to compete with them!
For this reason, all the officials showed enough determination not to give up until they achieved their goals. They knelt in the court hall, regardless of state affairs, and did not talk about military chaos. They only asked Chongzhen to confiscate the Chang family and exterminate them! For this reason, these officials spent all their time from morning to
In the afternoon, hundreds of officials refused to eat or drink, and seven or eight senior and respected elders had already passed out because of this.
With all the officials admonishing him so stubbornly, Chongzhen naturally had no choice. Although he was unkind, he still had to do what he had to do. Emperors have always been ruthless people. Even if they had some small emotions in their hearts, they would eventually give way to the country.
Chang Xiao's life is naturally useful, Chongzhen will definitely keep him, but now Chang Xiao will probably never come back. For this reason, it is really stupid to ruin the important affairs of Jiangshan Sheji. Chongzhen can only deal with the affairs of the Chang family.
Sacrifice!
So Chongzhen drafted an imperial edict and sent troops to raid the house. Of course, Chongzhen still left a leeway. Despite the remonstrances of hundreds of officials, he insisted that he only ransacked the house and not exterminated the family. If Chang Xiao suddenly came back in the future, then Chang Xiao's wives and concubines would be destroyed.
He was imprisoned and kept in Chongzhen, so Chang Xiao would not have much of a problem. As for the officials, Chang Xiao would basically never come back. As long as Chang Xiao dies, then there is no question whether to copy or not.
It doesn't matter to the Chang family. The Chang family is a single lineage. Chang Xiao died, which is no different from the genocide. So these officials can reluctantly accept it. As long as they confiscate the house and make a show, it will prove that the Chang family cannot stand up.
Yes, of course, the courtiers present were all thinking, Chang Xiao's two wives and concubines must not be kept, at least they must be dealt with severely, and they should be fed some soup in private to ensure that there is no Chang Xiao in their bellies.
Posthumous child!
For Chang Xiao, Chongzhen could not regard him as an ordinary minister, because Chang Xiao was a great monk with a strong energy realm and a semi-immortal body. Such a being is no longer bound by the world!
Fifty percent of the relationship between Chongzhen and Chang Xiao is a cooperative relationship, and they can be regarded as half partners, so Chongzhen must leave a leeway.
Chongzhen's imperial edict was issued, but Kui was extremely angry in his heart, but he could only get sulky and had no choice. Of course, this anger was not because he ransacked Chang Xiao's home, but because one of his dignified emperors was actually raped.
The officials threatened and forced him to do such things against his will. He felt that his majesty had been insulted and provoked. Chongzhen and the officials had many fights back and forth, often with each other winning or losing. But after this
In one battle, Chongzhen was completely defeated. He lost his momentum and lost his majesty. Especially when Chongzhen saw the joyful smile on the faces of all the officials after he issued the imperial edict, he knew that,
From then on, this court became the court of hundreds of officials again, and he, the emperor, would become a puppet again. When Chang smiled away, Chongzhen felt that he was immediately powerless in front of the officials. He used to laugh silently.
Standing there, the officials did not dare to make any mistakes. Now they are sober and completely different.
The officials in the court winked at each other and had already met in private for a while to go to Rouge Tower to celebrate! They had not eaten for a whole day and were actually hungry now. They were waiting for Chongzhen to give the word to disperse the court. They immediately
Good wine moistens the lips, beauties comfort the bosom, and delicious food satisfies the stomach.
Chongzhen was sitting on the throne at this time, looking at all the ministers who were beaming with joy. He sighed slightly in his heart. He felt that his spirit was a little weak again. He didn't know how long it would take to reverse this decline. He didn't even think about whether there was a chance.
It is unknown, after all, talents like Chang Xiao cannot be found casually!
At this time, Chongzhen was extremely disgusted with these courtiers in front of him. In Chongzhen's eyes, these courtiers were not successful enough and could not manage the country to share his worries. They were quite good at doing some mediocre business. They were lying on their bodies and eating nothing. They were the ones who brought disaster to the country and the people. But he
Without Chang Xiao, Chongzhen had no idea about these officials. The officials were no longer afraid of him as the emperor.
I hate it, I hate it, I hate it so much!
Chongzhen was in a irritable mood and was about to wave his hands to dismiss the court meeting. Suddenly, a guard hurried out the door and whispered a few words to a little eunuch. The little eunuch was stunned for ten seconds.
, then he shivered all over and hurriedly walked to the imperial case.
The most important thing that courtiers pay attention to is the ability to observe words and expressions. They must firmly grasp every subtle change in the expression of the other party in the court. Only then can they grasp the latest and most correct information in a timely manner, observe words and expressions, and distinguish the true from the false in subtle ways.
The most basic qualities of an official who works in the court. Without this ability, there will be no place in the court.
The slightest movement could not be hidden from these people who had been around all their lives, so from the hurried footsteps of the imperial guard to the door, the officials in the court who were beaming with joy noticed it.
Then the eunuch's face changed drastically, and he was even stunned for a moment before going to report to Chongzhen. This series of actions meant one thing, that something big had happened!
What big thing could happen? Huang Taiji invaded? Li Zicheng invaded that city again? Or was there another disaster there? All kinds of bad things were spinning in the minds of all the officials.
Even the look on Chongzhen's face became solemn. He had heard too much bad news during this period and was already a little numb. However, he was afraid of heavy hammers. Although Chongzhen had perseverance,
The talented person who has been battered and still stands strong, but after suffering repeated blows, he can no longer bear it.
The little eunuch hesitated in front of Chongzhen, and Chongzhen nodded impatiently. Then the little eunuch dared to lean next to Chongzhen, covered his mouth with one hand, and whispered into Chongzhen's ear.
When Chongzhen heard the first sentence, his eyes suddenly lit up. All the depression and bad mood that he had just surrendered to due to the stubborn remonstrance of a group of officials were swept away. But then there was a trace of worry on Chongzhen's face, and his eyes
Frowning tightly, when he heard the second sentence spoken by the little eunuch, Chongzhen's face showed a trace of anger, but then his eyes turned slightly and he nodded slightly. When he heard the third sentence, Chongzhen's eyes turned slightly.
, looking at the officials standing there with their necks stretched out in his direction, a faint sneer appeared on their faces. Then Chongzhen waved the eunuch away.
The little eunuch passed over three sentences. The first sentence was, "Your Majesty, Chang Xiao is back! He is already at the Chang family!"
The second sentence: "The two messengers you sent to deliver the decree were arrested by Chang Xiao. Chang Xiao even tore up the imperial edict!"
The third sentence: "Your Majesty, there are many officials and students gathered in front of Chang's house."
This news was sent back by Commander Wang before he 'fainted', so there was no news that the two eunuchs who had delivered the message were beheaded alive by Chang Xiao.
Seeing Chongzhen's expression change instantly, all the officials frowned, especially the last look Chongzhen gave them. There was a trace of unknown malice in that look. It was not goodwill anyway. There was such a look in the emperor's eyes.
You, that is definitely not a good thing. Those officials who were worried about natural disasters and military disasters are now confused. What happened? It seems to be related to them officials, and, most importantly, it seems that
How could Chongzhen, who looked like a defeated rooster, suddenly lose his depression and become mentally better? Could it be some happy event? But in this precarious Ming Dynasty, where did the joy come from?
All the officials felt something was wrong and stared at Chongzhen. Although they were a little rude and over the top, their curiosity made them not care about it.
Chongzhen didn't say anything, but leaned against the dragon throne and looked at the officials below, as if he didn't intend to say anything at all.
Now all the officials are getting anxious. What can you tell me? Don’t you see that we are in a hurry here?