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"I am not the ruler of a subjugated country. You are all subjects of national subjugation! Traitors are harming the country!"
The roar of Chongzhen resounded in Taihe Palace.
Yesterday, Tang reported that the raiders had already arrived at Juyong Pass, only a hundred miles away from Changping.
The cavalry could make a round trip in a day.
However, when Chongzhen asked the ministers for advice, everyone did not pretend to be deaf and dumb. He was repeating the same old tune, asking the Imperial Court to send the Guanning Cavalry to the capital.
Wu Sangui, that crafty sycophant, actually wanted the imperial court to pay eight hundred thousand taels of silver as a starting fee.
The current Great Ming national treasury was already empty, how could they take out such a huge amount of military expenditure?
Chongzhen ordered the ministers to raise military expenses, but only 30,000 taels.
Which of these officials in front of him didn't have hundreds of thousands of taels of silver? 30,000 taels…Are you trying to fool a child?
After all, Chongzhen had been the emperor for more than ten years. He was not stupid!
However, he, who had long been made a figurehead, was helpless!
Without an army, he was no threat to the great clans and ministers.
Last night, the capital was filled with cries of war, and these sycophants actually said that nothing had happened?
"Wei Qing, you are the head of the civil officials. Tell me, what happened in the capital last night?”
Seeing that no one said anything, Chongzhen directly called Wei Zede, the chief assistant of the cabinet.
"Your Majesty is wise! I'm afraid. I don't know. Your Majesty, please spare me!"
Wei Zede kowtowed.
"You…you…you are the Great Ming's chief assistant, in charge of the three divisions and six departments, yet you don't know anything? What use do I have for you?"
Chongzhen did not expect Wei Zede to be so shameless and cursed angrily!
"This humble subject is incompetent. Your Majesty, please allow this humble subject to retire and return home.”
Wei Zede placed his black gauze on the ground.
He had already thought it through.
The Ming Dynasty was in a state of turmoil, the raiders were imminent, Shanhaiguan was near, and the Qing army was eyeing them.
In the capital, there was also an ambitious prince who coveted the throne.
Moreover, last night, several important officials and aristocratic families in the capital were exterminated. It was said that it was this prince who did it…
With internal and external troubles, this Ming would be finished sooner or later!
He might as well resign and return to his hometown as soon as possible to stay away from this troublesome place.
"I request to retire and return to my hometown!"
"I request to retire and return to my hometown!"
"I, please…"
Behind Wei Zede, a large group of officials knelt down and asked to retire.
The capital was no longer stable.
Not only was there the danger of being attacked by raiders, but more than a dozen high officials and dignitaries were also killed last night.
The officials whose families had been wiped out were all natives of the capital, and all their wealth was in the capital and the vicinity of Shuntian Prefecture.
The deeper meaning behind this made these officials ponder…
(Zhu Cixuan deliberately chose to target the officials and families in Jingdou. There was no deeper meaning, just because they were rich.）
"You…you…you…"
Chongzhen was so angry that his entire body was trembling.
This was forcing him to abdicate!
The Ming Dynasty had been established for 300 years. When had such a scene ever appeared?
Did these officials not even care about the black veil on their heads?
"Could it be that Big Ming is really going to die?”
Chong Zhen staggered and almost fell off his dragon throne.
"Your Majesty, be careful! Your Majesty, please calm down!"
Chief Eunuch Wang Chong 'en hurriedly consoled.
"Report! Juyong Pass Battle Report!"
At this moment, a messenger hurriedly came to report from outside Taihe Palace.
"How is the battle situation? Read it quickly!"
Emperor Chongzhen shouted anxiously, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Everyone's attention was immediately focused on the messenger.
"Supervisor Du Zhizhi has subdued the raiders and Juyong Pass has fallen. The rebels will arrive at Changping tomorrow.”
What was that? Juyong Pass was broken so quickly?
This news was like a bolt from the blue!
If Juyong Pass was broken, wouldn't the bandits be able to march straight into the capital?
This Great Ming's world…was really finished!
Chong Zhen fell onto the dragon throne, his face ashen.
The ministers below were also in a mess like headless flies.
Juyong Pass was one of the strongest passes in the capital.
Chongzhen had thought that with the natural and geographical advantages, the Juyong Pass's defenders would be able to resist for ten days to half a month.
However, he did not expect that in just one day, the Juyong Pass general would surrender.
The ministers who were sent down also had ashen expressions.
This was because their families and a portion of their wealth were still in the capital! There was no time to move away!
Previously, they still had a glimmer of hope for Da Ming, but now, their hope was shattered!
"Your Majesty, the only solution now is to move south to Jinling. Your Majesty, please make a decision quickly!"
"Yes! Your Majesty, move the capital south! The capital can't be defended!"
"Your Majesty, Jinling is the southern capital of the Ming Dynasty. What's there to hesitate about going south?”
"This subject reconsidered!"
“……”
At this moment, a large group of Jiangnan officials started to clamor.
If the Ming court went south in such a hurry, they would definitely not be able to take away their foundation in the north.
In the south, even the emperor could only seek help from the local aristocratic families.
Their food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation all depended on their expressions!
Then at that time, they would be the Great Ming's Retired Emperor!
That was why these people were so passionate about the topic of moving south!
"This…this…"
This time, it was Chong Zhen's turn to hesitate. He knew what these officials were thinking.
But…moving south seemed to be the only way now!
"Your Majesty, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and order us to move south!"
Whoosh! Puff! A sharp arrow flew over, and the minister who had just spoken was shot in the throat.
The mottled blood instantly splashed into Taihe Palace.
Then, a clear voice sounded,""Let's talk about the people who moved south again…"
"Slash!"
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