After sitting for a while, Liu Yu and Xu Jun only saw Chongzhen reading the memorial in his hand. He did not say anything, which made them a little uneasy.
Chongzhen called them over but didn't say anything. What was going on?
After a while, Liu Yu couldn't help but say,""Your Majesty, may I know why you summoned us here?”
"I have just received two secret memorials from the Jinyiwei. Please take a look."”
Chongzhen handed Liu Yu and Xu Jun a memorial each.
Liu Yu and Xu Jun opened the memorial with doubts.
With just a glance, their expressions changed slightly. The more they read, the paler their faces became, and a thin layer of sweat kept appearing on their foreheads.
On it were all the crimes of them taking bribes and perverting the law, conniving at their family members to take advantage of the common people!
The crimes listed here were enough to confiscate the family and execute them.
During this period of time, after Chongzhen listened to Zhu Ciyao's words, he secretly restored the Jinyiwei. He gave Yuan Xingshao money and food.
Yuan Xingshao didn't disappoint Chongzhen and secretly investigated all the civil and military officials in the court!
Chongzhen had a very rich harvest. He had already received these two memorials half a month ago.
If he hadn't heard Zhu Ciao's suggestion, Chongzhen would have been furious by now and would have taken it head-on!
However, Chongzhen had learned his lesson.
These treacherous officials could still be used by him!
Wasn't the opportunity here now?
When Liu Yu and Xu Jun saw those crimes, they only panicked and did not lose their minds.
However, when they saw that they were secretly colluding with the Military Department of the Five Cities, they were completely flustered!
Civil officials colluding with generals was a big taboo in every dynasty. If others found out, it would not be too much to impeach them for treason!
This was a great crime that could kill all nine generations!
"Your Majesty, this…this is a false accusation!”
"Your Majesty, the Embroidered Uniform Guards framed us. Please be aware of the details!”
Liu Yu and Xu Jun knelt on the floor and hurriedly kowtowed to Chong Zhen.
The Chongzhen God calmed down and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. Pin 'er was right. As long as he caught the braids of these officials, he could manipulate them at will!
"My two beloved ministers, there is no need to be so flustered. Zhen also thought that it was a false accusation. I don't know how Yuan Xingshao managed the Brocade Guard, but he actually framed my loyal subjects like this!”
"My two beloved ministers, please rest assured. I will definitely give you justice!" Chong Zhen comforted.”
"Just in time. We will be discussing in court later. I will call Yuan Xingshao over and confront you in front of all the civil and military officials!”
When Liu Yu and Xu Jun heard this, they complained bitterly in their hearts.
The Brocade Guard had already submitted the secret report. It was obvious that they already had concrete evidence. If they confronted each other face to face, they would have no chance of making a comeback!
"Your Majesty, this…there's no need for this, right?”
Cold sweat broke out on Liu Yu's forehead, and he was trembling when he spoke.
Chong Zhen frowned and said in a deep voice,""My two beloved ministers, what do you mean by this? Could it be that you are really as the memorial said?”
"You took bribes and perverted the law, secretly colluded with the Military Department of the five cities, and even connived at your family members to take advantage of the people?”
"I know my sins. I won't dare to do it again. Please show mercy, Your Majesty!”Liu Yu and Xu Jun kowtowed repeatedly.
Liu Yu and the other were so scared that they almost peed their pants. However, Chong Zhen's expression softened a little as he said,"Everyone makes mistakes, just like me. I didn't go through the cabinet or the six departments and issued the decree without authorization.”
"Isn't it because of your advice that I am correcting my mistakes now?”
Liu Yu and Xu Jun were immediately alarmed!
Chongzhen's meaning was clear. If they could let Chongzhen obtain military power this time, this matter would be over.
If they couldn't, then they could only wait for death!
"Your Majesty, although you did not issue an imperial edict according to the laws of the Imperial Court, I believe that your actions are extremely wise!”
"I'm not against you, but I feel that if you do this, it'll easily leave a bad example for the future rulers!”
Liu Yu hurriedly said.
His meaning was obvious. He would not oppose Chongzhen's deployment of the capital camp and Shaanxi soldiers, but would agree.
Chong Zhen nodded in satisfaction and said,""The two beloved ministers are quite loyal."
Liu Yu and Xu Jun immediately heaved a sigh of relief.
But Chongzhen suddenly said,"However, the Five Cities Military Department colluded with you. I think they must have bewitched you with evil intentions, right?"”
"You didn't want to collude with them, did you?”
"Yes, yes, yes!" Liu Yu and Xu Jun nodded repeatedly.
"Hmph, I knew that the people of the Five Cities Military Department would rebel!”
"You actually dared to secretly collude with important officials of the court and almost made Zhen misunderstand you.”
"Write a memorial later and I will definitely give you justice!”Chong Zhen said indignantly.
Liu Yu and Xu Jun were about to cry.
At this time, Chongzhen was still acting!
It was obvious that Chongzhen wanted them to pledge their allegiance!
Report the officials who colluded with them!
If they did this, which courtier would dare to walk with them in the future?
They could only follow Chongzhen. Otherwise, they might be seen as a stumbling block by the other ministers and killed one day!
Chongzhen wanted them to be isolated subjects!
This was not the Chongzhen they knew at all.
In the past, Chongzhen did not know so many imperial tricks. He wanted to personally tear his subjects apart at the slightest disagreement!
The current Chongzhen had changed, and they could not see through it!
Oh right, they had heard that there was someone behind Chongzhen some time ago. They thought that someone was spreading the rumors. Now, it seemed that it was completely true!
There was really a powerful person behind Chongzhen!
This kind of pulling and beating method was definitely not something Chongzhen could do!
Now, they could only board Chongzhen's ship and report others!
After all, he would rather die than die!
They knew who was more important to them.
With this thought in mind, the two of them looked at each other with determination in their eyes!
"Your Majesty, this subject is willing to submit a memorial to impeach the Military Department of the five cities!”
Liu Yu and Xu Jun said in unison.
"Haha!"
"The two beloved ministers are really loyal to the monarch and the country!”
"Good, very good!"
"Then, taking bribes and bending the law…" Chong Zhen laughed.
Without waiting for Chongzhen to finish, Liu Yu quickly said,"I'm willing to donate all my assets to Your Majesty!"”
"I too!"
Xu Jun quickly agreed.
Since he had decided to board Chongzhen's ship, he might as well hand over everything!
This was also good, so that Chongzhen would not use this matter again in the future.
Actually, this was also a good thing. In the future, if anyone impeached them or their past deeds were exposed, they would have Chongzhen's endorsement!
Secondly, Chongzhen could no longer use these things to threaten them!
This was actually a good thing for them!
Seeing that the two of them were so tactful, Chong Zhen was very satisfied.
"After you return, leave 20% of your family property. Think of a way to exchange the rest for food and hand it over to the internal treasury!”Chong Zhen said indifferently.
Liu Yu and Xu Jun were overjoyed when they heard this!
Previously, their family property was obtained through corruption and bribery. They had originally planned to hand over all of it. Now that Chongzhen was able to keep 20%, they were naturally grateful!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"In the future, I will definitely be loyal to Your Majesty!”
Liu Yu and Xu Jun hurriedly kowtowed and shed tears of gratitude.
Chongzhen was in a good mood. At this moment, he felt like he had everything under control. He could do it again!
It was Zhu Cizao's idea to pull and hit. He knew that he could not squeeze too much!
Moreover, he also wanted to see how these two would perform in the future!
If he were to disobey again, he would definitely be killed!
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