In the prison of the Ministry of Justice.
Wang Chengen brought two young eunuchs and read out Chongzhen's decree to Yuan Chonghuan!
Yuan Chonghuan was already in his forties. He had a square face and looked dignified. Although he had lost a lot of weight after being imprisoned for half a year, he had also become much more mature.
When he heard the news, he couldn't help but tremble!
Yuan Chonghuan originally thought that he was dead meat this time!
After all, when he first entered the city, Chong Zhen was so angry that he flew into a rage and said that he wanted to cut him into pieces!
Yuan Chonghuan had never thought that he would be able to walk out of the prison alive.
Wang Chengen handed the imperial edict to Yuan Chonghuan and said,""Governor-General Yuan, don't hold any resentment in your heart. Back then, the Emperor was also extremely angry, that's why he threw you into prison. After the Emperor calmed down, he also remembered your good deeds and fought against all opposition to protect you.”
"I, Yuan Chonghuan, will obey Your Majesty's orders!”
Yuan Chonghuan kowtowed and said," Eunuch Wang, please rest assured. The fact that I am able to live is all thanks to the grace of the heavens. I dare not have any resentment in my heart!"”
"In that case, I will return to the palace first. After Governor Yuan bathes and changes his clothes, I will go to Luanzhou to quell the chaos.”
With that, Wang Chengen left with the two eunuchs.
Yuan Chonghuan grabbed the imperial edict in his hand, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.
To be honest, it would be a lie if he did not hate Chongzhen!
He had supervised Ji Liao for more than two years and had been conscientious in resisting the Houjin Army. Even if he had not contributed, he had worked hard. If he had not led Zu Dashou, Zhao Shuaijiao, and the others to fight to the death, the capital would have fallen into the hands of the Houjin Army!
Moreover, he had already sent a letter to Chongzhen three years ago to prevent the Later Jin from invading the Ming Dynasty through Mongolia.
Chongzhen was headstrong. Not only did he not take it seriously, but this time, the Houjin really borrowed Mongolia. Chongzhen did not think about himself. Instead, he suspected that he secretly colluded with the Houjin and suggested that the Houjin borrow Mongolia!
Was such an emperor really worthy of his loyalty?
Yuan Chonghuan was a little dazed.
Can the current Da Ming still be saved?
While Yuan Chonghuan was hesitating, he didn't notice that Cheng Ji Ming had arrived at the imperial prison.
Cheng Jiming looked at Yuan Chonghuan's expression and sighed.""Element, are you resentful of His Majesty?”
Yuan Chonghuan's body trembled and he quickly raised his head. A hint of panic flashed in his eyes. When he saw Cheng Ji Ming, he relaxed again.
"Chief, I…I didn't."
When Yuan Chonghuan said this, his head could not help but lower, appearing to be lacking in confidence.
"I know that you have suffered this time, but there is one thing you have to understand. The current situation in the Imperial Court is like a huge vortex.”
" The Imperial Court is not governed by His Majesty's words alone," Cheng Jiming said solemnly." After you were imprisoned, Zhou Wen and his wife joined forces with more than half of the courtiers to impeach you and execute you!”
"Do you know how much His Majesty has done to pardon you this time?”
Yuan Chonghuan was stunned for a moment before shaking his head."I don't know. Please enlighten me.”
Then, Cheng Jiming told him everything Chongzhen had done in the imperial court during this period of time.
In order to save Yuan Chonghuan, Chongzhen was even forced to abdicate and was remonstrated to death by most of the civil and military officials!
Although Cheng Jiming said it lightly, Yuan Chonghuan knew very well how much pressure Chongzhen was facing at that time!
For an Emperor to be able to do this as a subject, even if he couldn't protect Yuan Chonghuan in the end, he, Yuan Chonghuan, had nothing to complain about!
Especially when Yuan Chonghuan heard that Chongzhen had killed two cabinet ministers in order to protect him, Yuan Chonghuan's emotions completely collapsed.
"I didn't expect Your Majesty to love me so much. I've let Your Majesty down!”
"In the Ji Liao war, if it wasn't for my incompetence, how could the Hou Jin be so arrogant?”
Yuan Chonghuan cried bitterly, beating his chest and stamping his feet.
Cheng Jiming's eyes were also slightly moist. He patted Yuan Chonghuan's shoulder heavily and said,"Elemental, His Majesty has already eliminated the two crafty sycophants, Zhou Wen, in the Imperial Court. I will do my best to assist His Majesty in purging the Imperial Court and never let the injustice you suffered today happen again!”
"As for the war, it will depend on you and Zhi Sheng (Sun Chengzong's handwriting)!”
"The three of us, working together to assist His Majesty, might be able to revive Great Ming!”
Yuan Chonghuan wiped away the tears on his face, and his eyes revealed a fierce glint."Chief, don't worry. This time, when I go to Luanzhou, I will definitely send the Jian Krupp back to their hometown!”
"Okay, then you should set off quickly.”Cheng Ji Ming nodded.
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Three days later.
Yuan Xingshao also handed over the report on the investigation of Zhou Wen.
Zhou Yanru's family had confiscated more than three million taels of silver, hundreds of antique calligraphy and paintings, and in addition to the land deed, house deed, shop, bank, and so on, the total value of the silver was as high as three million taels!
Although Wen Tiren wasn't as good as Zhou Yanru, he still took bribes totaling five million taels!
These two people added together, their corruption and bribery reached a shocking 11 million taels!
In the second year of Chongzhen, the annual tax revenue was only 20 million taels!
All of Zhou Wen's family assets added together could actually match up to half of Big Ming's annual income!
Greed!
"Zhou Yanru, Wen Tiren, to think that I trusted you so much, but you're actually so corrupt. This is intolerable!”
Chong Zhen was so furious that he almost fainted.
Wang Chengen quickly went forward to support Chongzhen and said,""Your Majesty, you must take care of your dragon body.”
Chongzhen was so angry that his face turned red. He pushed Wang Chengen away. His eyes were bloodshot as he gritted his teeth and said,""Pass down my decree. Zhou Wen and his wife are corrupt and bribed. They interfere with the military and politics and intend to rebel. Immediately announce their crimes to the world and execute them by dismembering them!”
"This servant will go to the inner court to deliver the decree!"
Wang Chengen quickly agreed.
"Wait!"
Chongzhen stopped Wang Chengen again and said," There is also Luo Yangxing. As the commander of the Jinyi Guards, he has received the emperor's favor for generations. He actually knew nothing about the corruption of the court ministers. He was immediately dismissed and investigated!”
"Yuan Xingshao has done his duty in the case of Zhou Wen's arrest. He will be promoted to the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards. Order him to reorganize the Embroidered Uniform Guards and not disappoint Us!”
"This servant will obey."
Wang Chengen quickly agreed and rushed to the cabinet to deliver the decree.
Chongzhen was angry for a long time, but he still hadn't recovered. He sat on the dragon throne for a long time, thinking about something. In the end, he couldn't help but smile self-deprecatingly.
After a long time, Chong Zhen took a deep breath.
This time, it was fortunate that Pin 'er reminded him, or else he would have almost missed Da Ming!
If these two people were to become the chief assistants of the cabinet, it would definitely not be a good thing for Da Ming!
However, it was still timely!
This made Chongzhen feel a little better.
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