Nangong.
Zhu Qizhen became the leisurely Retired Emperor.
They lost the power of the military, but they retained the highest treatment of the royal family.
At first, he was extremely grateful.
To be able to return to the wealthy capital and reunite with Empress Qian and the others.
Zhu Qizhen was already very satisfied. After all, it was really not good to bring up what he had done previously.
However, as time passed.
Coupled with the bewitchment of the people who entered the palace from time to time, Zhu Qizhen's thoughts gradually changed.
He was no longer satisfied with this rich man's life.
Of course, on the surface, Zhu Qizhen held the new emperor in high esteem.
Li Shi Min didn't imprison him, and Nangong was fine as usual.
If they wanted to go out, they could just bring more guards and leave through the main entrance.
On the surface, the two brothers were so harmonious.
Everything seemed so perfect.
In the first year of Jingtai, New Year's Eve was twenty-nine.
Many civil officials came to Nangong Zhong to pay their respects to Zhu Qizhen.
In private, he was very direct.
"Retired Emperor, this is the treatment that you deserve. Is there a need to thank me?”
"That's right. Your throne was set by the previous emperor and cannot be changed.”
Zhu Qizhen sat on the main seat, his thoughts slowly changing.
However, he still said it.
"You can't say that. If it weren't for His Majesty, I would still be suffering in that place.
Besides, I can't absolve myself of the blame for the defeat of Tumu Castle.”
He didn't think that the civil official opposite him would just say indifferently.
"Retired Emperor, why do you blame yourself? The crushing defeat of the Earth Wood Fort was all Wang Zhen's doing.
What does it have to do with you? I've heard about it.
At that time, the Minister of War and the others wanted to see you and return as soon as possible, but they were stopped by Wang Zhen.
Otherwise, how could we have suffered such a great defeat?"
"Yes, you're just implicated.”
With all the chatter, Zhu Qizhen was really convinced.
After drinking a cup of wine, it was all Wang Zhen's fault. What does it have to do with me?
After three rounds of wine, someone said bluntly.
"Actually, if you ask me, the defense of the capital isn't that difficult.
Millions of soldiers were rushing to the capital.
The Wala army only stayed for three or four days before fleeing?”
"That's right, we haven't even touched the walls yet.
An army of a hundred thousand sounded like a lot, but the capital's walls were so high.
Even if they were given a month's time, they would not be able to take it down.”
Under his boastful words, Zhu Qizhen could not help but believe it in his heart.
The achievements of the new emperor were actually nothing.
Wasn't his throne picked up for free?
He did nothing and became the emperor.
He should be the one thanking her!
As soon as this thought appeared in his mind, it began to grow wantonly.
This throne should have been mine!
Zhu Qizhen's mentality had changed a few months after he returned.
In addition to the fact that others wanted to follow the dragon's work, this idea became more and more intense.
However, before he could continue speaking, he heard a commotion outside.
"Impudent, this is the Retired Emperor's residence!”
"Yes, this is the place.
I have the emperor's order, so I hope everyone can give me some convenience.
Hand over the criminals inside and I'll leave immediately!”
The Embroidered Uniform Guards commander, Lu Zhong, was confronting the Palace Guards of the Nangong Guards.
As for the criminals he was talking about, they were naturally the civil officials who were having a good chat with the Retired Emperor.
"Greetings, Retired Emperor."
Seeing Zhu Qizhen come out with a few civil officials, Lu Zhong first bowed.
Then, he explained his intentions.
"Perhaps there is some misunderstanding?”
Zhu Qizhen hesitated for a moment.
"Reporting to Retired Emperor, these few people were sent by the Third Division.”
The three divisions referred to the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Court, and the Imperial Censorate.
The invitation card was the document issued by the Third Division to arrest people. Only with this could the Embroidered Uniform Guards arrest people.
Lu Zhong cupped his hands and said. There was not much respect on his face.
After the battle in the capital, he had become Li Shimin's loyal follower.
In just a few months, he had risen four ranks from the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards to the Commander!
"Retired Emperor, save me!"
The few civil officials were so frightened that they were no longer drunk!
Who could easily escape from the hands of the Embroidered Uniform Guards?
Even if he didn't die, he would lose a layer of skin.
"You, you will follow Lord Lu for the time being.
I'll go to His Majesty and plead for you.”
Zhu Qizhen was a little puzzled.
The Jinyiwei knew how to count the days.
He thought that the corruption and bribery had been discovered, so he didn't care too much.
He was aware of the many unspoken rules in the officialdom.
Most of the time, he just turned a blind eye.
"Let's go!"
Lu Zhong had the Brocade Guard escort the civil officials away, and before he left, he pretended to say,
"Retired Emperor, I will take my leave."
When he left, he could barely suppress the smile on his face.
"Retired Emperor, save me!"
The few civil officials who were taken away were still begging for mercy.
Their political sense was very sensitive.
Almost immediately, he knew what had happened.
As for Zhu Qizhen, he still didn't realize anything.
He waved his hand." Men, prepare the carriage."”
His current thought was to find Li Shiming and say a few good words.
If the other party showed mercy, they would be able to deal with these people lightly.
However, he did not expect to be given the cold shoulder in the Hall of Cultural Splendor.
Zhu Qizhen was blocked outside.
He said that the Emperor was discussing military affairs with the officials and that Retired Emperor should leave.
At this moment, even the slowest person would have reacted.
After Zhu Qizhen inquired, the Jinyiwei were dispatched on the 29th of New Year's Eve.
They had been arresting people from morning till night, and they had arrested dozens of people.
These people were all civil and military officials who were close to the Southern Palace.
Only then did Zhu Qizhen panic.
He used all his power to go to the Ministry of Justice and Imperial Censorate to gather information.
As for himself, he immediately left Nangong with Empress Qian.
They fled to the palace where the Empress Dowager Sun was.
"Mother, mother!
Help!"
Zhu Qi Zhen ran in in a panic and immediately knelt in front of Sun shi.
The other party was shocked and quickly asked someone to help him up.
"What happened?"
Sun shi said in confusion.
Zhu Qizhen was so frightened that he didn't know what to say." Your Majesty is arresting people."
He's going to settle accounts with me!"
After talking for a long time, he finally explained the matter clearly.
Sun shi's face became stern as she frowned and said.
"Don't worry, you and the Empress will stay in this Cining Palace.
Aijia doesn't believe that His Majesty can directly send people over to capture them!”
"Alright, alright."
Only then did Zhu Qizhen's terrified heart relax slightly.
New Year's Eve.
The Jinyiwei arrested dozens of people, and the Third Division only used one day to convict them.
Their crimes were divided into many types, including the eunuch party that relied on Wang Zhen.
There were also generals who did not defend the city well, and there were also corrupt and bribed people.
The evidence was conclusive and they were sentenced to death!
He was directly dragged to the Meridian Gate to be beheaded.
Many people wailed and begged for mercy, but the executioner waved his knife mercilessly.
"Bang! Bang!"
Bloody heads fell to the ground, and blood dyed the front of the execution platform red.
After that, Li Shi Min did not make any further moves.
The imperial court seemed to be calm and no one talked about this matter.
However, when he returned to Zhuqi Town in Nangong from Cining Palace.
He was so frightened that he shut the palace doors tightly and refused to accept any greetings from civil officials and generals.
All his thoughts were scared out of his mind.
Only now did he understand that this was a warning to him.
Dozens of bloodstained heads made Zhu Qizhen realize that the current emperor was a ruthless person.
There were many third-grade officials among them, but Li Shimin killed them all with a single sentence.
It was still on New Year's Eve.
Zhu Qizhen, who had been in a state of fear after the new year, finally reacted.
It was killing!
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