A tragic purge
It began to unfold in the Forbidden City!
Hundreds of eunuchs were beheaded and killed!
The eunuchs of all levels in the twenty-fourth prison and the East Chamber were quickly replaced by Wang Chengen, Cao Huachun, and Fang Zhenghua. The three of them were now the three kings of hell among the eunuchs.
This change of power and purge quickly caused a commotion.
However, eunuchs were still eunuchs. They were just servants of the royal family. No matter how many people died, it would not attract too much attention. Even the civil and military officials had no reason to interfere.
Therefore, this great purge was going exceptionally smoothly!
Half a day later, Cao Huachun easily regained control of the East Chamber and respectfully came to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to report.
"Reporting to the Emperor, the East Chamber has been cleaned up. All the people have been replaced by this servant's people!”
"However, the East Hall has been abandoned for a long time these years, and many positions are vacant. This servant requests for more manpower!”
Cao Huachun knelt on the ground respectfully!
His body was faintly emitting a lot of murderous aura and blood qi. Clearly, he had killed many people just now.
"Correct!" Chong Zhen said with satisfaction," You did well. Recently, you have increased the number of people in the East Chamber. You have to be careful. I don't want too many people to know!"”
"Also, from today onwards, the East Military Hall will have to shoulder greater responsibilities. Not only will they have to secretly monitor the officials, but they will also have to talk about the news of the various prefectures.”
"Yes, sir!"
Cao Huachun agreed excitedly!
It was the honor of the eunuchs that Chongzhen attached so much importance to the East Chamber.
If the East Hall could be restored to its former glory, Fang Zhengzhi would be honored.
"Wang Chengen, how much silver do I have in the palace treasury?”Chong Zhen continued to ask.
"Replying to the Emperor!" Wang Chengen replied bitterly,"Only 320,000 taels of silver."”
"Only 320,000? Hehehe!" Chong Zhen's expression turned uglier. He remembered Ji Han saying that Li Zicheng had stolen 70 million taels of silver from the officials after entering the capital.
And this was only silver!
How much land, shops, antiques, calligraphy, and paintings would that amount to?
These vermin were really fat!
Even he, the emperor, was not as rich as these people. It was ridiculous.
"From now on, the East Chamber will secretly investigate the assets of the families of officials above the seventh rank in Beiping.”Chong Zhen immediately ordered.
"Yes, sir!"
Cao Huachun repeatedly agreed!
No matter how stupid he was, he knew that Chongzhen was trying to make an example out of corrupt officials.
Nowadays, there were not many officials who were not greedy. If it was a small greed, they might be able to turn a blind eye. However, if some people were too greedy, would they be left alive for the new year if they were not killed?
Slaughtering a few fat sheep could easily fill the palace treasury!
At that time, recruiting soldiers and buying horses to fight would require money. He was thinking too much. The national treasury was empty.
"Have you found all the people I asked you to find?”Chong Zhen continued to ask.
"Reporting to the Emperor!" Wang Chengen said carefully," Deputy Commander Huang is already waiting outside the hall. Sun Heding has also arrived. When will you meet them?"”
"No rush! Order the Imperial Army to gather on the drill ground!" "Summon Cao Bianjiao of Liaodong and Bi Maokang of Nanjin to the capital for an audience." Chongzhen instructed."Send an edict to reward Sun Chuanting, the governor of the three sides, and order him to suppress Li Zicheng steadily. Lu Xiangsheng, assistant minister of the Ministry of War, was appointed Governor of Xuanda and ordered him to take office immediately.”
"Yes, sir!"
Wang Chengen agreed again!
He didn't know what Chongzhen wanted to do.
Making such a big commotion all of a sudden, was this the rhythm of causing trouble?
After everything was settled, Chong Zhen secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
It was good to have the guidance of an immortal master. In this huge chaos, he finally saw a glimmer of hope.
Now, he had to seize the time to set things right and secretly accumulate strength!
"Summon Huang Degong and Sun Heding to the drill ground to review the army with Us!”
After Chong Zhen said this, he went straight to the drill ground.
At this moment, the drill ground of the Imperial Palace was already filled with soldiers.
During the Ming Dynasty, Beiping's garrison consisted of the capital camp that guarded the capital and the 26 personal guards that guarded the Imperial City, also known as the Imperial Army!
However, Ming's military equipment had been lax these few years, and the Imperial Army lacked training. Although they were tall and strong, they were just for show. Their combat strength was not strong!
Huang Degong was a middle-aged man in his thirties. He was tall and burly, and he had an imposing appearance. At a glance, it was obvious that he was an expert with a restrained aura!
As for Sun Heding, he was a young man in his early twenties!
His robe was a little tattered, and it seemed that his family was not well-off.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Chongzhen's arrival caused the Imperial Army to bow in unison. The commotion was not small!
Huang Degong and Sun Heding hurriedly bowed upon seeing this. Although they did not know why they had been called over, they did not dare to slack off in terms of etiquette!
"Huang Qing, please rise!" Chong Zhen casually waved his hand and asked,""Do you know why I asked you to come over?”
"I don't know!"
Huang Degong's heart was filled with doubts. At this moment, he was only a deputy commander, and he was also unknown among the many civil and military officials. Why was the Emperor looking for him?
"I want to use you, and I want to use you greatly. Are you willing?”Chong Zhen went straight to the point with a smile on his face.
"I am willing!" Huang Degong knelt on one knee in excitement and said sincerely,"I am willing to die for Your Majesty!"
"Good!"
Chong Zhen nodded in satisfaction.
Huang Degong was a loyal and brave man hand-picked by the immortal master. The more he looked at him, the more he liked him. It was really a pity not to use such a valiant general!
"I appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the capital!" Chongzhen solemnly ordered,"From today onwards, reorganize the capital camp. I don't want to see the dirty and corrupt situation in the army again. Can you do that?"”
"This?"
Huang Degong was dumbfounded!
He had never thought that he would soar into the sky and sit in the position of the chief admiral of the capital camp in an instant. This was equivalent to handing over most of the capital's army to him!
How much trust was this!
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