Chongzhen didn't say a word, and the officials couldn't stand one by one. They tilted their heads and communicated with each other with their eyes. Then they shook their heads like rattles one after another, not knowing what happened.
It stands to reason that all the officials in the Ming Dynasty are aware of everything. What problems will arise there, whether natural disasters or military disasters, are all known. The courtiers communicated with each other, but there was no result, which means that what is happening in front of them is
The incident was an unexpected event and was not expected.
But what kind of emergency could happen? What a damn evil thing!
The courtiers have now seen that Emperor Chongzhen will not talk about this matter. If a matter can be conveyed by the imperial guards, it means that it is something that happened in the capital, and it is not too hidden, otherwise it would not be possible.
It couldn't be that the guards came in. For such a thing, as soon as they leave the court, they will immediately know what happened. Maybe their servants are waiting outside the palace gate, waiting for them to go out.
Just tell them.
All the courtiers stood there dryly. They all sensed that something was wrong. Their intuition told them that something serious must have happened. They must leave the palace immediately. Something bad was happening outside.
Among them, Zhang Laohou felt the worst. He is eighty years old this year and usually does not go to court. Today he came specifically to overthrow Chang Xiao and his old enemy, the Chang family.
Of course, he did not have to stand when he went to court. Chongzhen felt sorry for him and set up a chair for him.
Mr. Zhang had a premonition that something was not going well. He couldn't sit still. He stood up tremblingly, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I am old and frail. I really can't stand it any longer. Please ask Your Majesty."
I am considerate of the humble minister, and please retire!"
Hearing this, Chongzhen couldn't help laughing and said: "Master Zhang, don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry. If the old master really can't stand it, then just take a rest in the palace. I have something to ask the old master later!"
Zhang Houye's face changed slightly when he heard this. Normally, Chongzhen always had to give him some face. What happened today? He didn't even give him any face. What happened outside? Even their appearance changed!
Zhang Laohou did not dare to rest in the palace. Although he was over eighty years old and completely powerless in some aspects, as long as he did not castrate himself in a place like the palace, it would not be their place.
He can live there, otherwise the next day there will be unofficial biographies and the like accusing him of relying on his old age and betraying his old age and causing filth in the palace. He cannot bear this label.
You must know that the affairs of the imperial court have always been true and false. What is true can be said to be false, but what is false may not be true. If these gossips are not repeated, they will become the hands of the royal family to persecute people.
handle.
Mr. Zhang had no choice but to dare not say anything, and sat back in his chair unwillingly.
All the courtiers had been kneeling here all day, and their stomachs were growling with hunger. In addition, something happened, and they were all hungry. Originally, because they had completely killed the Chang family, none of them had died.
Feeling hungry and dry mouth, things changed at this time, and the joy in their hearts disappeared. Once they calmed down, these courtiers all felt very uncomfortable. It was okay to be hungry. The key was that they had not drank water that day, and their mouths were dry.
Can't stand it.
For a time, officials asked to leave one after another. There were all kinds of reasons, such as internal emergency, headache, going home to take medicine, etc., Chongzhen was not sure about any of them. They all stayed in the court and died immediately.
Collect the corpse!
Seeing that everyone was bored, Chongzhen suggested that everyone talk about the delicious food they had eaten recently to relax. Everyone had to say something, and it was not enough to say it was not good. This move was too damaging, and all the officials were not thirsty.
But the screams in his stomach kept coming and going, making it seem like there were a group of beggars standing in the huge court hall.
Chongzhen was not as relaxed as he appeared. He closed his eyes slightly at this time, seeming to be listening to the sounds of the courtiers swallowing saliva and their stomachs growling. But in fact, his mind was spinning rapidly at this time, thinking about Chang Xiao.
thing!
Chang Xiao is not an ordinary minister. If he were an ordinary minister, and he sent people to ransack the official's house, and later found out that the copy was wrong, the worst he could do was to promote the minister to a higher rank, and the official would burst into tears with gratitude. But with this hand, using
It seemed that Chang Xiao was of little use. From the first moment Chongzhen met Chang Xiao, Chongzhen felt that Chang Xiao was not interested in official positions. Otherwise, Chang Xiao would not have remained a third-grade official assigned to him for so long.
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Now that Chang Xiao has cultivated to the realm of Gang Qi, he is even half-detached from the secular world. With such a being, it is obvious that being promoted to an official position is completely meaningless to Chang Xiao. How can he make up for what he did to the Chang family this time?
As soon as Chongzhen left Chang Xiao, he immediately felt isolated and helpless, even being towered over his head by hundreds of officials. It can be said that he once again deeply realized the usefulness of Chang Xiao. At least for now, he can't live without Chang Xiao. As for Chang Xiao,
Chongzhen really didn't think much about the imperial edict. Although this was a slap in Chongzhen's face, Chang Xiao thought it over very carefully and immediately concluded that it was a fake imperial edict. As long as he, Chongzhen, also admitted that it was a fake edict, everyone would say
Nothing comes out.
Chongzhen thought about it, and unexpectedly found that he had nothing to reward Changxiao, and he didn't need the things he had. Changxiao suddenly broke out in a cold sweat when he thought about it. There was no reward, nothing.
A courtier who wants nothing wants anything, so what does he want? People all live in interests, and Chongzhen did not believe that there was anything that did not require the exchange of interests.
What is Chang Xiao trying to do? The emperor is never afraid of what his ministers are trying to do. He is afraid that his ministers are not trying to figure anything out. Because for such a person, you have no idea what he wants to do. This is the most dangerous thing for the emperor.
matter.
Chongzhen's eyes narrowed and his expression became serious. After a while, Chongzhen shook his head slightly. Since Chang Xiao is a member of the Immortal Path, he clearly knows about the Dragon Vein. Without the approval of the Dragon Qi, he will never be able to rule the world. Such
Under the circumstances, it is impossible for Chang Xiao to have such an idea. Chang Xiao has said something before that he wants to build Middle-earth into a world without hunger, corruption, and no one dares to invade.
Chongzhen thought about it and finally stayed here. He believed that Chang Xiao was still assisting him after having such cultivation because of this dream. Although the word "dream" is very ridiculous to some mediocre people, Chongzhen thought about Chang Xiao.
When Xiao Xiao said these words, his eyes were shining, and he felt that Chang Xiao was serious and not just talking casually.
At this time, another eunuch sent news and whispered in Chongzhen's ear: "Your Majesty, the two alleys of the Chang family have been blocked by the Chang family's servants. Now the news inside can no longer be revealed."
Chongzhen frowned slightly, thought for a moment and then said: "Keep staring!"
The eunuch was a little hesitant, and then said after hesitating: "Your Majesty, I heard that Master Chang, I heard, I heard that Master Chang chopped up the two eunuchs who were delivering the decree alive!"
Chongzhen was stunned when he heard this. He couldn't believe his ears and chopped up the eunuch who was delivering the edict? This was the same crime as tearing up the edict.
Chongzhen had an angry expression on his face, but then he suppressed it and slowly returned to his original state. Chang Xiao went too far, but it was fine. Even if the two eunuchs came back, he couldn't keep them because of the imperial edict.
It was a lie. Therefore, these two eunuchs were pretending to pass on the imperial edict. When these two eunuchs returned to the palace, they would end up being chopped up alive. The only difference was that they died a little earlier and a little later.
Chang Xiao's actions, although they went too far, can't be said to be wrong. Moreover, Chang Xiao did it so brilliantly that Chongzhen felt that he no longer needed to think of anything to make up for Chang Xiao.
Chang Xiao did something so outrageous. As an emperor, he was very good if he did not blame him. After all, he only ordered the confiscation of the Chang family, but did not have time to actually confiscate the Chang family. Chang Xiao had no losses at all, but he
Chongzhen has already lost two eunuchs.
I have to say that Chongzhen was too naive. Of course, this was also because Chongzhen was limited by his own era. He reasoned everything based on the people of this era. However, Chang Xiao was not from this era and was not influenced by the feudal ideas of this era.
Poison, so for Chang Xiao, the seeds of hatred have been buried. As for how deep they are buried, it doesn't matter. Even if this hatred was not deliberately caused by Chongzhen!
What Chang Xiao hates is that if he comes back a step late, the Chang family will be in chaos. Even Jin Yun and Ping'er will be injured and frightened. What Chang Xiao hates most in his life is being stabbed in the back.
!This is what makes him most distressed and angry!
With Chongzhen dragging all the officials with him, Chang Xiao's place was so quiet and no one disturbed him.
The bonfire was burning loudly, and the water in the cauldron was already boiling, steam was coming out. However, the officials and students opposite Chang Xiao were silent, and there was no sound at all. They were still there at this time.
I'm wondering, where can Chang Xiao treat them to a meal?
Chang Xiao turned the bamboo stick in his hand like a pen, and then stood up. At this time, bowls of wine were already placed in front of Chang Xiao.
Chang Xiao picked up a bowl from the table, showed a nostalgic look, and said: "Comrades, when I saw this bonfire, Chang thought of the scene when I was chasing bandits in Shaanxi. That was Chang
It was the most painful time in my life, but fortunately I had these brothers to accompany me to emerge from the quagmire."
All the officials nodded repeatedly, praising Chang Xiao for being a hero and having a great responsibility from heaven. However, they all felt inexplicable in their hearts. They didn't know what Chang Xiao meant when he said such words.
Chang Xiao paused for a moment and then said: "You have been in the capital for a long time and don't know how difficult the people's livelihood is. In that area of Shaanxi, the people are like locusts, eating up all the grass roots and book covers wherever they go. It can be said that the ground is thousands of miles away.
I even saw some refugees who followed the horses. They would go wherever the horses went. Do you know why they do this?"
All the officials shook their heads, and the students were also attracted by Chang Xiao, and they spoke out all kinds of meanings.
But, it’s all wrong!
Chang smiled and said: "Those people specially followed the horses to pick up horse dung and eat it. Because the turf on the ground was all uncovered, a lot of the horses' food was brought by each household, even some wealthy people.
People's carriages will also have cakes and beans to eat. Although these cave walls have been digested once, they are still scrambled by the refugees. Humans cannot eat hay. If you eat it by force, you will probably get a heartache, but it will be chewed by the horses.
After that, it will be different. At least eating it can stop people from feeling hungry for a while."
All the officials and students were accustomed to being pampered, and when they suddenly heard that people were snatching horse dung to eat, they couldn't help but feel sick, and some even covered their mouths.
Chang Xiao, looking at the performance of the officials and students, showed a faint smile and said: "Do you know that the group of sergeants I led killed enemy bandits along the way and traveled lightly, what did they eat on the way?"
All the officials were stunned. Look at me and I look at you. They really don’t know what these tough soldiers eat in Shaanxi. They have never even cared about this issue. They only know how many people were shot and killed.
How many people were there, and the rest they basically just couldn't tell.
There are also a few of them who know it, have heard it, and their eyes are a bit dazzled by each word.
After a long while, when no one responded, Chang Xiao stood up holding a bamboo stick and walked slowly to a big basin. On this big basin were neatly placed the pieces taken from Mr. Zhang's body.
The human flesh was crystal white, with a trace of blood on it. Chang Xiao handed the stick in his hand to the servant next to the big basin and said: "Chang Mou, this time, please remember the bitterness and sweetness, and eat the general we killed the enemy."
It’s a classic dish we often eat! Barbecue!”
At this time, a group of officials and young men finally saw a very terrible thing, something they had read about in books when they were young, but had never seen it before!
"There are three sheep here, please don't waste the food!"