() The old chamberlain was slightly startled when he saw that he had stabbed the wrong person. At this moment, stimulated by his survival instinct, Zhong Jinwei clenched his fist with his left hand and hit the old chamberlain in the face.
The punch he punched was extremely powerful. Suddenly, the old guard's nose collapsed, and his face was like a blocked sewer. Blood continued to flow from his nostrils and corners of his mouth. At the same time, he tilted his head back.
He fell down and pulled out the dagger from Zhong Jinwei's right arm along with it;
Zhong Jinwei suddenly felt numb and painful. The pain was in his left hand, and the numbness was in his right hand, where he was stabbed by the dagger. He looked down and saw that the place where he was stabbed by the dagger was swollen, and he was about to say a curse word.
, I felt dizzy and fell to the ground.
At this time, everyone around him reacted. Wang Chengen rushed in front of Emperor Chongzhen, took the Buddha dust, put up a defensive posture, and protected Emperor Chongzhen; Wen Tiren was not slow, shouting "Catch the assassin"
, while running over to help Emperor Chongzhen who was pushed down by Zhong Jinwei; Hu Tao and Meng Jianzhao at the door jumped into the palace and slashed at the old chamberlain on the ground with their swords.
Emperor Chongzhen saw through Wang Chengen's body that the two guards were slashing at the assassin with their swords, and he hurriedly shouted: "I want to live." As soon as the two guards listened to Emperor Chongzhen's instructions, they flipped their wrists during the slashing process and switched to the back of the sword.
Cut it down.
When the old chamberlain saw that the assassination had failed and that he would be captured alive, he knew that there would be no easy outcome, so he stabbed himself in the stomach with a dagger.
It was too late to say, but soon, Meng Jianzhao's knife arrived first, and it cut the assassin's right hand holding the dagger. His right hand was severely slashed by the back of the knife. He couldn't hold it, and the dagger fell. But in the process of falling, Nian
The speed of the old chamberlain combined with the speed of Meng Jianzhao's knife, coupled with the sharpness of the dagger, still pierced a layer of the old chamberlain's skin.
In the blink of an eye, the assassin was captured by Meng Jianzhao and Hu Tao. Hu Taoshun kicked the dagger that fell on the ground away. At this time, Emperor Chongzhen had also stood up with the help of Wen Tiren and checked his own body.
Looking at the situation, I found that apart from the torn sleeve on my left hand, my arm only hurt a little when I fell. Just as I was about to speak, I heard Archie shouting: "Master, Master, what's wrong with you?"
Emperor Chongzhen took a look and saw that the palace maid Aqi who had been rewarded to Zhong Jinwei had already ran over and supported Zhong Jinwei.
Archi saw that Zhong Jinwei was unconscious, and was a little frightened. Just when he wanted to call Zhong Jinwei again, he suddenly saw the injury on Zhong Jinwei's right arm, which had swollen into a big bun. So he hugged Zhong Jinwei in his arms and lifted Zhong Jinwei.
his right arm and said: "Poisonous."
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen and his two younger brothers came around. Seeing Zhong Jinwei's swollen right arm, he quickly shouted: "Quickly call the imperial doctor."
Wen Tiren on the side looked at it, called Hu Tao over, and said: "Breed the wound quickly." Hu Tao quickly cut a cut on Zhong Jinwei's swollen arm with a knife, and then squeezed it with both hands, only to see a black stream.
Blood was squeezed out, accompanied by a fishy smell.
At this time, they heard the assassin laughing "haha", and everyone couldn't help but look up at him. The old chamberlain saw everyone present looking towards him, and said with a proud smile: "I'll put the dagger on
The poison seals the throat at the sight of blood, so you are working in vain, hahaha, it is a pity that you cannot hold the emperor back." At this point, his voice suddenly broke, black blood flowed from his nostrils and mouth, his head tilted, and he died.
Emperor Chongzhen suddenly felt frightened. If it hadn't been for Zhong Jinwei, he would have died by now.
Hu Tao squeezed out a lot of black blood. When the color of the blood turned red, the imperial doctor arrived. He was very busy with seeing and rescuing people. Emperor Chongzhen, under the persuasion of Wang Chengen and Wen Tiren, moved the doctor.
Elsewhere, before leaving, he ordered Dongchang to investigate the assassin, and the imperial doctor must rescue Zhong Jinwei.
After hearing that Emperor Chongzhen had been assassinated, the ladies in the harem came to offer condolences, and the cabinet ministers came to visit. The palace was in a lively mood. Word about Zhong Jinwei also spread.
After Emperor Chongzhen arranged all the condolences and visits, he thought for a while alone, and then asked Wang Chengen, who was still with him: "The matter of Zhong Jinwei can no longer be hidden. What he said is that this dynasty will perish in more than 10 years, and I will perish."
Mr. Zhi, how many people know about it?"
Wang Chengen recalled for a while and said: "Your Majesty, it should be you, your servant and Wen Tiren. Lord Wen knows about it, and the palace maid Aqi who was given to Zhong Jinwei also knows about it." After Wang Chengen said this, he felt a little scared and wanted to silence him.
Emperor Chongzhen thought about it for a while and said: "I'm going to tell Archie that it's better to die in the stomach. In addition, I have ordered Wen Tiren to see what he can do." Just as Wang Chengen was about to turn around and go to do things, Emperor Chongzhen stopped him again.
Asked: "Dad companion, please tell me the details of the meeting between Mr. Zhong and Wen Tiren."
When Wang Chengen heard this, he said: "Your Majesty, I forgot about it and was just about to report this to you." Then, while recalling, Wang Chengen said that those who can leave their names in history are talents, and their memory is good, and they basically miss every word.
All were recited to Emperor Chongzhen.
After Emperor Chongzhen listened, he didn't say anything and sat quietly. After about a long time, he asked Wang Cheng'en: "Daban, what do you think?"
Wang Chengen had long known that Emperor Chongzhen would ask him, and had already prepared for it, saying: "Your Majesty, I think that if Mr. Zhong really comes from later generations, even though he speaks big words, his words are trustworthy and his strategies can be used."
After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen said: "Shan, in addition to Sun Chengzong, the figures mentioned by Mr. Zhong, including Lu Xiangsheng, Cao Wenzhao, Qin Liangyu, and Hong Chengchou, please bring me the information for my review." Then he sighed again and said, "Mr. Zhong
The fundamental solution has not been explained in detail, so if there is any misfortune, it is my fault."
When Emperor Chongzhen said this, he gave another order to Wang Chengen: "Send the order to the imperial doctor. Zhong Jinwei has the merit of rescuing him. He must be saved. If there is any mistake, he will not be spared lightly! Go." Wang Chengen bowed and accepted the order and left.
After a while, Wen Tiren came to meet him outside the palace.
After Wen Tiren had finished his visit, Emperor Chongzhen gave him a seat and said to Wen Tiren, "Thanks to Wen Aiqing for protecting him today." When Wen Tiren heard this, he left his seat and bowed and said, "I don't dare, your majesty is frightened." He was polite.
After that, Emperor Chongzhen asked directly: "Wen Aiqing, you already know the origin of Zhong Jinwei. What do you think of our conversation today?"
When Wen Tiren received the summons from Emperor Chongzhen, he had already guessed the purpose of Emperor Chongzhen's summons. He already knew what should be said and what should not be said. He stood up and replied: "Your Majesty, I thought that Zhong Jinwei
He talks wildly, exaggerates, and tries to impress the public. However, he points out the ills of the times and proposes strategies that are quite promising."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he said "Oh" and then said, "Why do you see that?"
Wen Tiren said: "Your Majesty, Zhong Jinwei has only been appointed for more than 10 years in this dynasty. The ministers think that he is exaggerating and trying to please the public. However, given the current predicament of the court, the strategy proposed by Zhong Jinwei is reasonable. Who can give it to me?"
What's the matter? We talked about it eloquently. Although I'm not familiar with the person he recommended, but after seeing his words and his origin, I think it's 80% credible." What a cunning old man. Emperor Chongzhen hasn't said anything yet. He
First of all, you said that Emperor Chongzhen wants to be the king of the country. I don't believe this at all. Then he believes in the people recommended by Zhong Jinwei in his words. This is very beneficial to him, because among the people recommended by Zhong Jinwei, he himself is also
Ah, that means he is the best assistant to Chongzhen in the court, so isn't he the chief assistant? It would be foolish to deny this. Anyway, it was Zhong Jinwei who said it.
Emperor Chongzhen nodded his head slightly and said, "Wen Aiqing is truly knowledgeable and insightful, and she is worthy of me." After the Emperor Chongzhen praised him, he added: "Zhong Jinwei's arrogant words, Aiqing, there is no need to speak out anymore, it is not good for him."
Wen Tiren lowered his head, with a smile in his eyes, and replied: "No!"
When Emperor Chongzhen saw that Wen Tiren had understood what he meant, he said: "My beloved, I am also tired today. Go home and rest early. I will consider Zhong Jinwei's strategy." Wen Tiren also achieved his goal, bowed and resigned from the emperor.
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It was almost evening at this time. Emperor Chongzhen looked at the weather and was concerned about the issue of assassins related to his own safety, so he sent an order to Cao Huachun, the admiral of Dongchang. (Historically, Cao Huachun took charge of Dongchang in July of the second year of Chongzhen. The novel here requires
, just a little ahead of schedule.)
Not long after Cao Huachun took charge of Dongchang, he encountered a major assassination of the emperor in the palace. The assassin was still a chamberlain, and he was unlucky for eight lifetimes. Hearing the edict from Emperor Chongzhen, he hurriedly went to report with sweat profusely;
Emperor Chongzhen looked at Cao Huachun who was kneeling on the ground, and said with a hint of anger: "I promoted you to be the admiral of Dongchang because of your loyalty and ability. But in the blink of an eye, someone came to assassinate me, and you didn't notice after you died.
I’m so disappointed.”
Cao Huachun fell on the ground, sweating like a spring, and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, this servant is guilty." He knew that he must not argue with Emperor Chongzhen at this time, saying that he had just taken charge of Dongchang, and his buttocks were not yet hot, so how could he be so
If you are quick to respond, if you say this, you are seeking death.
In fact, Emperor Chongzhen also knew that this matter could not be entirely blamed on Cao Huachun. He mainly wanted to scare him so that he could work hard. Now that Cao Huachun's attitude was acceptable, he suppressed his anger a little and asked: "
Have you investigated the assassin’s situation clearly?”
Cao Huachun replied: "Your Majesty, it has been found out that the assassin, Wang Hengwu, was the imperial horse supervisor during the Tianqi Dynasty. During this period, he accidentally damaged the late emperor's beloved wooden chariot. He was originally executed, but Wei Zhongxian saved him.
With a staff of fifty, he was demoted to the supervisor of the direct hall, responsible for the cleaning of the floor of the side hall. His residence was searched, and a Wei Zhongxian spiritual tablet and a bottle of poison were found in his hiding place. Therefore, the servant thought that he had a grudge because of His Majesty's treatment of Wei Zhongxian.
Looking for an opportunity to assassinate." After saying that, he took out two objects from his arms and showed them to Emperor Chongzhen.
Emperor Chongzhen saw that it was indeed a spiritual tablet and a medicine bottle. He frowned and asked, "Do you have any accomplices?"
Cao Huachun kowtowed and said, "I am currently investigating."
Emperor Chongzhen said: "You must give me the answer within three days, and then step back."
As soon as Cao Huachun retired, the imperial doctor came to see him. When Emperor Chongzhen heard about it, he knew that Zhong Jinwei's incident might have a result, and he felt a little panic. He didn't know whether he could be saved under such poison. So he hurriedly summoned him.