Chapter 5 Someone has money! Great things can be done!
With frightened expressions on their faces, several people saluted Zhu Cixiang.
"I see you, Prince!"
After several ministers saluted.
With a hesitant look on his face, Li Banghua, the imperial censor of Zuodu, said to Zhu Cixiang in front of him: "His Royal Highness! What kind of crime did Duke Cheng Guo have? A member of the royal family was actually killed in this way. How can the authority of the emperor exist?"
With a smile on his face, Zhu Cixiang looked at Li Banghua in front of him and said: "Master Censor, in troubled times, you should use heavy codes."
As he spoke, Zhu Cixiang's tone became louder.
"He! Duke Cheng Guo, who has been favored by the emperor in this life, actually turned against the intruder Li Zicheng in the current crisis! He intended to open the city gate for the intruder when he attacked the city! You tell me! What crime should this be!"
As he spoke, an angry look flashed across Zhu Cihong's face, and he directly swept off the table a pile of letters and some documents related to the intruder.
Li Banghua and others quickly picked up the documents from the ground. Before they looked at them for a long time, everyone's faces showed a mixture of shock and anger.
They were all loyal ministers, and when they saw such things as collaborating with the enemy and betraying their country, they were naturally angry.
"You've seen it all!"
Zhu Cixiang had a sneer in his eyes.
At this time, Li Banghua on the side had a look of anger on his face.
"Dong Chengguo! Death is not a pity!"
Several people around him agreed.
"Indeed! He actually colluded with the intruders! It's really easy for this person to die like this!"
"His Highness has met thousands of miles away!"
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"Okay! I didn't call you here just to detail the crimes of these thieves! I want you to help me defend the city!"
Zhu Cixiang said to the people in front of him with a serious face.
After hearing Zhu Cixiang's words, Li Banghua and others immediately looked at each other, with a hint of hesitation in their eyes.
After pondering for a moment, Li Banghua in front of him bowed and saluted Zhu Cixiang and said: "Your Highness, our ministers are quite capable of death, but to defend the city, there are almost no soldiers available at the moment. How can we defend the city?"
Li Banghua looked a little helpless. He had long persuaded the emperor to move the capital because he knew very well that the capital was corrupt and could not be defended. But...
Now Li Zicheng is about to attack the city, defend the city?
Isn't this just like dreaming?
"Then recruit civilian men on the spot! As long as there are enough people, it will not be difficult to defend the city."
Zhu Cixiang said calmly.
Li Banghua was stunned for a moment. He hesitated for a moment and continued to ask.
"Where did the money come from?"
"Kill corrupt officials! Conquer homes!"
The murderous intent in Zhu Cixi's tone instantly shocked the surrounding ministers.
"But, His Majesty's will..."
Li Banghua in front of him hesitated for a moment and looked at Zhu Cihong in front of him.
"Father has issued a decree, allowing me to do things easily! Lords, please help me!"
With that said, Zhu Cixi asked the Jin Yiwei next to him to show him the edict he had just received from Chongzhen, as well as the Shangfang Sword.
Seeing these two things, the officials of the Ming Dynasty, including Li Banghua, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's what you wish for!"
Since the Ming Prince has already said this, and he also has an edict from His Majesty allowing him to act cheaply, although the Ming officials around him still feel that it is a bit inappropriate, it is not the time of year now.
Even the most inexperienced person knows that Li Zicheng’s vanguard is only about twenty miles away from Beijing!
Even in the city of Beijing, the sound of gunfire can be heard not far away.
No one is sure how long the city of Beijing can last. After all, the degree of corruption in the capital is obvious to all. In fact, almost everyone who is loyal to the Ming Dynasty is now in despair.
At present, almost all of these people are determined to die.
Now that the Ming Prince suddenly stood up, it was equivalent to adding a glimmer of hope to all of them.
Zhu Cixiang knew this very well.
With a smile on his face, he looked at the ministers in front of him and said: "Okay, everyone, now we are all united to defend the city of Beijing and our country, the Ming Dynasty."
"Yes! Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
All around were loyal ministers of the Ming Dynasty. Now that I heard His Highness the Crown Prince's confident words, my original despair finally eased a little.
Zhu Cixiang took a deep breath. He was still a little uneasy in his heart. Although the system rewarded 500 Jinyi guards who were all masters, there were only 500 of them after all.
And Li Zicheng had hundreds of thousands of troops!
In addition, people in Beijing were already panic-stricken at this time, and many people began to prepare to open the door to welcome Chuang Wang.
Others are starting with Tianhu, but I am afraid that I am starting with Tianbeng!
Thinking of this, a hint of sigh flashed through Zhu Cixi's heart.
But there is no other way now. If I don't hold on to this wave, I will just travel through time in vain!
"Everyone! We don't have much time! I'll make a long story short! It's unbelievable that the capital camp is rotten. In order to defend the city, we must recruit civilians and servants of wealthy families! Mr. Li, you are a veteran of the Shenzong period and the most knowledgeable military officer here.
As a person, the defense of the capital will be fully entrusted to you!"
Zhu Cixiang looked at Li Banghua in front of him solemnly and said.
Hearing Zhu Cixiang's words, Li Banghua was stunned for a moment. He opened his mouth and subconsciously glanced at Ni Yuanlu, who was also the minister of the Ministry of War.
But at this time, Ni Yuanlu didn't say a word, just stood there, looking at her with concern.
Seeing Ni Yuanlu's appearance, Li Banghua smiled bitterly for a while. He bowed to Zhu Cixiang in front of him and said, "Honor your order!"
Hearing Li Banghua's agreement, Zhu Cixiang nodded slightly.
"Okay! You are all ministers of my Ming Dynasty! The current situation is chaotic, and I don't care about so much. Whether it is your job or other, it doesn't matter anymore. I have money here to give you!"
As he said that, Zhu Cixi waved to the few Jinyi guards beside him.
Soon, several boxes of silver were brought over.
Looking at the white money, Li Banghua felt a little happy and had a little more confidence in his heart.
"The money is here! I don't have many people here, so you can only find it yourself! There are few rules here, don't tell me about nepotism. There is only one rule here, you must be capable! Others, you
It’s up to you!”
Zhu Cixiang said with a serious face to the ministers around him.
"Follow His Highness's order!"
Li Banghua took the lead and saluted Zhu Cixiang respectfully.
"Okay, Ni Aiqing, you first write a letter of proposal to Gu calling on the whole city, old and young, to defend the city as soon as possible, and then I will ask someone to assist you in recruiting troops!"
Ni Yuanlu on the side was stunned for a moment when she heard Zhu Cixiang's words, but then nodded quickly.
"Yes! Your Highness!"
After speaking, Zhu Cixi turned to look at Li Banghua who was standing aside.
"Li Aiqing, you are responsible for recruiting troops, and then sealing the most urgent city gates! Send trustworthy people to guard the city gates, and be sure not to let anyone else get close to the city gates!"
Zhu Cixiang said to Li Banghua who was standing aside with a serious face.
"Yes! Your Highness!"
Li Banghua nodded seriously.
"The city gate is the most important thing, so I will give you a hundred royal guards. Do it boldly and don't be afraid of offending others! This is the time of life and death! I allow you to do things easily!"
"Your Majesty!"
Li Banghua bowed deeply to Zhu Cixiang in front of him.
Seeing Li Banghua leave, Zhu Cixiang quickly began to issue orders one after another to the ministers around him.
These people may do things by themselves, and there is nothing special about them, but after someone gives them clear orders, their efficiency in doing things is still acceptable.
Soon, only Zhu Cixiang and a few royal guards were left in the Duke Cheng's mansion.