The hall was filled with civil and military ministers. They all lowered their heads, with a look of helplessness on their faces. There seemed to be a bit of heat in the dull hall.
But the weather is only in April, but some people are already sweating, but it's cold sweat.
Emperor Chongzhen looked at everyone with a gloomy face. He clenched a memorial in his hand, and his face showed a little resentment and despair. This emperor, who was only in his thirties, seemed to be old.
many.
"Hong Chengchou surrendered...Don't any of you know about it?"
There was a little weakness in Chongzhen's voice. What he was most worried about finally came...
After Zu Dashou and Jinzhou surrendered, Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao, also chose to surrender to Huang Taiji.
After the spies on the Liaodong front line brought back the news, Chongzhen was silent for a long time after reading it. He quickly summoned the ministers of the Ming Dynasty and the Minister of War Chen Xinjia to Dongnuan Pavilion, including Prince Lin Jing.
Lin Jing stood in front of Chongzhen with his head slightly lowered, with a hint of helplessness in his expression. He knew that this day would come sooner or later, but he just discovered that this incident seemed to have a huge impact on Chongzhen.
Fortunately, since Lin Jing prevented Chongzhen from setting up nine altars to worship Hong Chengchou a few days ago, the court did not continue to lose face and Chongzhen lost a little less face.
Chen Xinjia, Secretary of the Ministry of War, was the first to stand up and said helplessly: "I never expected that Hong Chengchou, a traitor, would be so shameless and surrender directly to Huang Taiji..."
"That's enough, what's the use of talking about it now!"
Chongzhen waved his hand a little irritably, as if he didn't want to talk about this topic anymore, and said: "Re-verify the generals who died in the previous Battle of Songjin to prevent accidents like Hong Chengchou from happening again."
Chen Xinjia was immediately speechless. The soldiers who died in the battle had already expressed their gratitude, so how should we re-verify it now? It was Chongzhen himself who blindly listened to and believed in the Hong Chengchou incident, which led to such a result.
"To inform my father, I believe that what happened to Hong Chengchou is an exception after all. The sacrifice of our soldiers of the Ming Dynasty for the country cannot be written off... Since the front has shown mercy, I think it is better to stop here.
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Lin Jing shook his head helplessly, how could he do something like this? Even if some of them might not be dead, wouldn't re-verification now be a slap in the face of the court?
After hearing this, Chongzhen hesitated for a moment. He also realized that what he just said was inappropriate, so he could only say silently: "In that case, you all should step aside first."
"Yes, Your Majesty..."
The ministers looked at each other in shock and had to retreat temporarily. Just when Lin Jing was about to leave, Chongzhen stopped him again.
"I heard that you sent someone to find Yang Tinglin and come back as an official?"
"That's right, I think that he is a talent that can be developed and he should be allowed to serve the country."
Lin Jing's heart moved, and he did not hide his thoughts at all.
Chongzhen was silent for a moment and said: "When I sent Yang Tinglin to Lu Xiangsheng's army, it was originally to cultivate him, but I really didn't expect that such a disaster would happen. I am afraid that he has given up on me and the court.
stop."
Lin Jing sighed slightly. The reason why the Ming Dynasty has not yet perished is entirely because of the support of people like Lu Xiangsheng and Sun Chengzong. However, these people were tricked to death by the imperial court in an instant and were defeated by the internal struggles of the imperial court.
It's no wonder that people in the world are so disappointed with Ming Dynasty and Chongzhen.
"Father, General Yang cares about the world and will never abandon the world because of his personal feelings. I believe in him and think that he will come to help me."
Chongzhen nodded slightly and said: "Then I'm relieved. You can go down."
"Yes, Father."
When Lin Jing turned around, he seemed to see Chongzhen's eye circles slightly red from the corner of his eyes.
Maybe it's because of Hong Chengchou, maybe it's because of Lu Xiangsheng.
At the end of April, Chongzhen ordered Prince Lin Jing to inspect the capital camp, accompanied by Zhu Chunchen, Duke of Chengguo, Xu Yunzhen, Duke of Dingguo, Chen Xinjia, Minister of War, and others.
After Lin Jing received the order, he was not in a hurry to go to the capital, because he knew that going to the capital to do things now would be in vain. Even though he was a prince, facing the nobles in the capital, he was not too big.
of energy.
The nobles who now control the capital camp are Zhu Chunchen, Duke of Chengguo, and Xu Yunzhen, Duke of Dingguo. However, these two people are indeed just a loser and have no ability at all. However, these two people are greedy people.
He often uses Jingying to get oil and water for his family.
"Young Master, Duke Cheng Zhu Chunchen, Duke Ding Xu Yunzhen and Minister of War Chen Xinjia are waiting outside the palace gate. They are waiting for His Highness to come and receive them." Li Jizhou announced in a low voice.
Lin Jing nodded slightly and said, "Let them come in first."
After a while, people with the online name Oxin visited the Grand Shrine to pay homage. Chen Xinjia, the minister, walked into the Hongren Hall and paid homage to Lin Jing.
"Chen Chengguo Duke Zhu Chunchen pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
"The Duke of Ding, Xu Yunzhen, pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Lin Jing stepped forward with a smile and helped the two princes up, saying: "The two princes are really polite. Although I inspected the capital camp according to your majesty's order, I also know that the capital camp is currently supported by the two princes.
, I came here today hoping that Duke Cheng and Duke Ding can help me inspect the capital camp."
Zhu Chunchen, Duke of Chengguo, smiled slightly and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is really polite. I should obey His Highness's instructions."
As the twelfth generation Duke of Chengguo, Zhu Chunchen was the direct descendant of the famous Jingnan general Zhu Neng. He was deeply trusted by Chongzhen. From the ninth year of Chongzhen, he became the governor of the military affairs of the capital and commanded all the troops in the capital.
However, according to Lin Jing's understanding, when the capital fell later, Chongzhen placed high hopes on this man, and even ordered Zhu Chunchen to command the armies and assist Prince Lin Jing. However, when Li Zicheng's troops came to the city, he did not resist at all, so he chose to offer his troops.
Huamen, and together with Chen Yan, the chief minister of the cabinet, persuaded him to join, but was later executed by Li Zicheng.
It can be said that this guy is a complete coward and the key person who betrayed Lin Jing.
Of course, just because Zhu Chunchen, the Duke of Chengguo, is not good, it does not mean that Xu Yunzhen, the Duke of Dingguo, is good. In fact, these two are half a catty to eight taels. Xu Yunzhen, the Duke of Dingguo, is
He was a descendant of Xu Da, and was passed down to Xu Yunzhen for the ninth generation. He was also deeply trusted by Chongzhen. However, although Xu Yunzhen had been favored by the country, when Li Zicheng arrived in the capital, he also surrendered with him.
Zhu Cixi naturally had murderous intentions towards these two guys, but he didn't show it at all at the moment. Instead, he was very polite to them. The reason is very simple. These two have now become important investors of the Royal Chamber of Commerce!
Ever since Lin Jing set up the stall of the Royal Chamber of Commerce, nobles all over the capital have been investing money almost like crazy, and they are still competing to invest. Just like Zhu Chunchen has invested three million taels of silver in the Royal Chamber of Commerce.
Xu Yunzhen also invested 2.7 million taels, and the total investment amount of these two people accounted for almost half of the entire plate.
Therefore, although Lin Jing wished to cut them into pieces, he was very polite to them at the moment. Even in his words, he was very warm to them. For a while, the guests and the host were enjoying themselves, leaving only Chen Xinjia standing by with his mouth open.
Looking at all this.
His Royal Highness, this way of dealing with others, must have been practiced since he was born! This chapter has been completed!