The ministers in the room fell into an inexplicable silence after hearing this. I am afraid that no one here thought that Mr. Huang, who was once a two-pound Jinshi, would actually say such a thing.
But think about it, they have already participated in the plot to assassinate His Majesty, how can they have the idea of taunting others? Thinking about it, they can't help but sigh, if His Majesty hadn't forced them to be like this, they wouldn't be like this.
"Okay, everyone, please stop pretending to be loyal to your Majesty. Since sitting here means that you have been abandoned by His Majesty, or have abandoned His Majesty. If you still have such unbearable feelings, you should end it yourself as soon as possible!"
Huang Lao glanced around and could vaguely see the expressions of these officials in the dim candlelight. He couldn't help but sneered in his heart. These people were too hypocritical. At this time, what were they pretending to do?
"Master Zheng, please order the killers to ambush. At this hour, His Majesty must have already started to leave."
"As commanded."
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When I returned to the palace, I just exchanged a few words with Empress Zhou and then went to prepare for other things. It was not that I was too unfamiliar. After all, that day when I fainted from exhaustion, Empress Zhou was by my side to take care of me.
The reason was, of course, that she had killed her father, and she had even informed the capital and told the people the full extent of her crime. With such pain, Empress Zhou felt lucky that she did not hide a silver needle to stab herself to death.
Instead, he went to see Empress Zhang of Yi'an. This Empress Zhang was the empress of Ming Xizong and her imperial sister-in-law. When Ming Xizong was critically ill, some villains tried to arrange for a pregnant palace maid to enter the harem to pretend to be the emperor's brother's heir. Fortunately, Zhang
The queen persuaded the emperor's brother to pass the throne to Chongzhen. When he ascended the throne, he gave the emperor's sister-in-law the honorific title: "Queen Yi'an."
Zhu Ling could not respect the scholars or the high officials of the imperial court, but he could not but respect the Empress Zhang. If the emperor's sister-in-law had not protected him before he ascended the throne, Chongzhen would have been killed by Wei Zhongxian long ago.
Moreover, this Empress Zhang once hinted at Mingxi Zong many times when Wei Zhongxian was arrogant and domineering, brought up the matter several times, and was the one who punished Wei Zhongxian as the empress. Therefore, Wei Zhongxian hated her to the core. Even Empress Zhang had a child.
Her son was also framed by him and gave birth to a stillborn child. With such a loyal queen, it was difficult to find the second person.
Therefore, when he came to see the emperor's sister-in-law's palace, he did not rush in directly or summon her. Instead, he led his people to wait outside the palace until Empress Zhang came out wearing a pair of coarse clothes worn by ordinary people.
He bowed respectfully.
"The emperor's brother pays homage to the emperor's sister-in-law."
I saw Empress Zhang walking slowly in front of her, quickly helped Zhu Ling up, and said softly: "Your Majesty has been on the throne for seventeen years and is already the emperor of tomorrow. Why do you still salute to me, the emperor's sister-in-law?"
"The emperor's sister-in-law has always been the most respected person in the heart of the emperor's brother. You must never be disrespectful."
Zhu Ling's attitude was also extremely respectful. He did not disrespect his former emperor's wife just because he was the emperor, but instead respected her more and more.
"Okay, it's getting late now, we should go."
"The emperor's sister-in-law is here with the emperor's brother."
In this way, Queen Zhang put her hand on Zhu Ling's, and let him lead the way all the way to Qianqing Gate. At this time, most of the people in the palace who were leaving with her had also gathered here, and the sky was already dark.
It was completely dark, and only a few more torches were lit around it, making the place much brighter.
Empress Zhou, Zhu Cixiang, two younger brothers, several concubines and some accompanying eunuchs and maidens were responsible for taking care of several people during the journey. After all, the journey was extremely long and would take at least more than a month. If something else happened along the way,
I'm afraid the time will have to be delayed to two months.
Originally, Empress Zhou and several noble concubines planned to bring more maids and eunuchs to serve them, but Wang Chengen persuaded them not to do so. If His Majesty knew that these few were so delicate on their way south, I am afraid that His Majesty would be furious and even leave some behind.
They didn't dare to do so. They only dared to bring a personal palace maid and some relatively expensive gold and silver jewelry.
When he came here, he saw that Zhu Cixiang, who was already fifteen years old, did not look like a child at all, but looked quite mature. Zhu Ling could not help but look at him in shock.
No wonder the emperors of the Zhu family were basically emperors who died in the country. After the prince Zhu Cixiang was captured by Li Zicheng, he remained neither humble nor overbearing when faced with his questioning. He even asked Li Zicheng to "don't disturb the tomb of my ancestors", "don't kill my people" and "bury him with honors".
"My father, the emperor and my mother," even pointed out that the Ming officials who surrendered were disloyal and unjust.
Such courage is indeed much more domineering than that of the Emperor of the Clan.
"My eldest son Cixi can now take on a big responsibility." Zhu Ling stepped forward and looked at Zhu Cixi's thin but strong body, and couldn't help feeling a little emotional.
"My son is willing to kill the enemy and serve the country for Your Majesty!"
Zhu Cixiang suddenly knelt down, tears flashing in the corners of his eyes, and his tone of voice was clearly high.
This move shocked Zhu Ling, and he actually felt a bit of panic that he had discovered that he was not his father. However, he was not trying to seize the throne. If he could really revive the Ming Dynasty, he would still have to take the throne.
sit.
"Get up. When you grow up, you will have more time to kill enemies and serve the country. Don't rush now."
After saying that, she turned her eyes again to Queen Zhou who had been standing silently aside. Looking at her eyes, she immediately understood something. She was afraid that she already knew about her father's murder, so she didn't dare to come forward to talk to her.
What should I do if I face him crying uncontrollably? I had no choice but to take a look and turn around immediately.
"Wang Chengen, how is the organization in the inner palace?"
"Back to your Majesty, the inner palace is almost organized. There are fifty servants and twenty-five eunuchs and maids in total. There are also three large carriages accompanying the items. We are now waiting for your Majesty's order."
When Wang Chengen heard His Majesty's call, he immediately walked to his side and bowed.
"Gao Wencai, send someone to summon the ministers, the Twelve Guards and Wang Guoxing, and tell them to assemble in front of the Meridian Gate. If they don't arrive within half an hour, they will be dealt with according to military law! In addition, inform Yang Kuo and let him lead the army at Dongzhimen.
Wait, and remember to search the area for suspicious people after arriving there!" Nodding, Zhu Ling immediately gave an order to Gao Wencai, who had been waiting beside him all night.
"As you command!"
Gao Wencai immediately assigned tasks to the several flag schools behind him, and then quickly returned to Zhu Ling. After all, as a fellow commander of the Imperial Guards and His Majesty's personal bodyguard, it was natural for others to do these things.
"Everyone, please get on the carriage and leave with me."
Following Zhu Ling's instructions, he got on the horse in one fell swoop, and everyone slowly boarded the carriage under the service of the maids and eunuchs around him. Some people looked back at the harem reluctantly, but in the end they still reluctantly stepped onto the carriage.
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Immediately afterwards, everyone slowly drove away from the palace under the protection of several royal guards. The firelight was reflected by the moonlight in the sky, and the team of hundreds of people slowly set off towards the Meridian Gate. It was also a tribute to this once glorious palace.
The palace left a little hope...
At this moment, all the ministers also walked towards the Meridian Gate with their families and several servants in the mansion; Wang Guoxing also went to the Jinyiwei Yamen to summon the eight hundred flag schools requested by His Majesty, and immediately rushed to the Meridian Gate; and then Yang Kuo
, was so excited after receiving the reward that Zhu Ling even refused to obey Zhu Ling's instructions to rest early.
Instead, the entire army lectured for an hour, then indulged for a while, and then waited for His Majesty's call. Until a guard in uniform rode his horse to inform them that they had already changed their gear and were ready, and then immediately rode their tall horses to their destination.
"His Majesty ordered that after Yang Kuo arrived at Dongzhimen, he immediately ordered people to search the surrounding houses and houses to find out whether there were any suspicious persons!"
After Jin Yiwei finished speaking, he immediately turned his horse's head and headed back.
After receiving the order, Yang Kuo naturally did not dare to neglect, and immediately ordered a general to speed up to Dongzhimen to conduct a search, while he led the army behind. After all, the army was all heavy cavalry, and they carried a lot of things, including three-eyed guns.
, bows and arrows, long knives and some accompanying items. In order to save physical strength, it is natural to save some energy.
The team led by Zhu Ling also arrived at the Meridian Gate. Looking at the ministers gathered together and the Jin Yiwei led by Wang Guoxing running all the way, they immediately ordered the team to stop.
"Did Mr. Ge not come?"
He shouted at the official team, and someone responded immediately.
"Your Majesty, the elder is not here. The elder told your majesty before that he would stick to the capital, so he stayed at home." It was Wu Linzheng who spoke. He was also wearing tattered clothes and looked quite awkward.
"High literary talent!"
"I'm here!"
"Go and kidnap Mr. Ge and his family!"
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