However, Emperor Chongzhen was not happy for long before he encountered troublesome things again.
Wang Cheng'en, the commander-in-chief of the West Factory, came to report that under the execution, Dong Tingxian, Zhou Yanru's aide, had confessed to many people who had connections with Zhou Yanru through him, including Zuo Liangyu, the commander-in-chief of the heavy army.
"Long live my lord, according to my confession, Zuo Liangyu was defeated several times, plundered places, and refused to obey orders. It was Zuo Liangyu who bribed all the officials in the court, including the original chief minister Zhou Yanru, to speak for him and exonerate him!"
After Wang Chengen finished speaking carefully, he presented the confession to the emperor.
Emperor Chongzhen looked very ugly after hearing this.
In fact, after hearing this, he already remembered that there were indeed officials who defended him, and in the end, Emperor Chongzhen agreed.
In other words, they deceived him, and he fell for it.
Time and time again, Zuo Liangyu has become powerful. If he is to be dealt with now, I am afraid it will be another rebel force with greater power!
At least if we don't deal with him now, he can still lead the troops to fight against the bandits!
Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen felt very helpless in his heart!
This was also the case, and the excitement he had felt before suddenly disappeared. He casually flipped through the pages of confessions, and his face became extremely gloomy.
At this time, he really realized that national affairs were really difficult!
In addition to Zuo Liangyu, he also unexpectedly discovered that Wu Sangui, the commander-in-chief of Ningyuan, was also giving gifts to Zhou Yanru.
Upon seeing this, Emperor Chongzhen immediately remembered that just yesterday, Chen Xinjia, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, had given him instructions regarding the battle of Songjin.
Emperor Chongzhen still remembered that Chen Xinjia said that the defeat of Songjin was due to the fact that Wang Pu, the commander-in-chief of Datong, escaped first. Therefore, he proposed to kill Wang Pu. The other commander-in-chiefs who escaped, including Li Fuming, Bai Guangen, Tang Tong, etc., were demoted to full rank.
As an official.
As for Wu Sangui, he said that he had meritorious service in guarding Ningyuan. After all, Ningyuan City was the only one outside the Pass that had not been captured, and he had meritorious service. He wanted to be given the title of Governor to encourage him and to boost morale.
At that time, Emperor Chongzhen felt that what Chen Xinjia said was reasonable. In the face of a great defeat, it was indeed necessary to find someone with meritorious service to give a heavy reward. Therefore, Zhu approved the memorial.
When he thought of this, he quickly looked through the memorial on the imperial case. After a while, he found the memorial.
Looking at this memorial and the somewhat dazzling Zhu Pi on it, Emperor Chongzhen felt a little relieved.
Fortunately, I was delayed at the glass factory yesterday, so they didn't let them send out the memorial I reviewed in the evening.
Otherwise, this matter may become embarrassing again.
In fact, in the original history, Hao Jin, the imperial censor, said in a memorial: "The six towns have the same crime, and they all deserve death." "Sangui, the general of the Liaozuo, fled without fighting, so why did he add an admiral?"
When the incident became a big deal, Wu Sangui was eventually demoted. However, soon after, Wu Sangui was not only reinstated, but was also transferred from the dangerous Ningyuan to Shanhaiguan in the rear as the commander-in-chief.
Of course, at this time, these things have not happened yet.
Emperor Chongzhen has already felt that there is definitely money behind Chen Xinjia's memorial!
When he thought of this, he felt very uncomfortable and angry.
Because this Chen Xinjia is also one of his most valued ministers.
Now it seems that the problem is huge!
The previous Zhou Yanru had already slapped him hard; now this Chen Xinjia is likely to be the next Zhou Yanru.
Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen felt that he had really failed in the past!
No wonder, Ming Dynasty will perish in his own hands!
After a long time, Emperor Chongzhen finally regained some of his mood. He first picked up the imperial pen, crossed out the memorial, and threw it to a separate side. Then with a gloomy face, he raised his head and asked Wang Chengen: "What about Zuo Liangyu?
Already know. What do you think of Chen Xinjia?"
Hearing this, Wang Chengen hesitated a little.
Because everyone knows that Chen Xinjia is extremely favored by Emperor Chongzhen. Many people have impeached Chen Xinjia before, but Chen Xinjia has nothing to do. Instead, he has been promoted to the position of Minister of the Ministry of War with his family background.
Wang Chengen would definitely not dare to say anything before it was changed.
But now it's different. Although Xichang wants to hand over the prisoners to Jin Yiwei, he can send people to observe this, and he can still know that Emperor Chongzhen still believes in him.
Furthermore, Wang Chengen naturally has the ability to observe people's emotions. He could tell that Emperor Chongzhen was actually angry at Chen Xinjia when he asked this question.
Therefore, after thinking about it for a while, Wang Chengen reported the truth: "I used to pay little attention to affairs outside the palace, but I heard that he had a very good relationship with Wang Dehua. Now that I am in charge of the West Factory, after paying attention to the outer court, there are already some
His information is just not fully verified."
After saying this, he paused to see if the emperor wanted to continue.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he immediately ordered him: "Speak!"
After receiving the order, Wang Chengen immediately reported: "I heard that he accepted money and worked with Zhou Yanru to earn money from the civil and military circles. All the officers he appointed had personal relationships with him."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen was so angry that he jumped up: He is really Zhou Yanru again!
Money, money, money, everyone is lost in money's eyes!
Angrily, he remembered it again.
In the twelfth year of Chongzhen, Chen Xinjia led the army instead of Lu Xiangsheng who died in battle, but his subordinates mutinied. From this, it can be seen that this man's ability is not as good as Lu Xiangsheng at all.
I was really obsessed before, why did I think he was a minister of the country?
When he thought of this, Emperor Chongzhen began to recall it again.
Who told him how good Chen Xinjia was!
The person recommended was Yang Sichang! Another highly trusted minister...
Following this line of thinking, Emperor Chongzhen wanted to go forward, but suddenly he no longer dared to think about it.
It was really hard for him to accept it. What would be the consequences if he continued to think like this?
Unconsciously, what Liu Weichao said to him with a smile appeared in his mind, saying that he was as blind as that Qian Yaoduo!
Being indifferent between loyal and treacherous is indeed blind!
Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen felt very tired!
"Long live the Lord, long live the Lord?" Wang Cheng'en seemed to see something was wrong, and he shouted anxiously.
"I'm fine!" Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand to stop Wang Chengen from making a fuss, and then ordered, "You go check Chen Xinjia for me, but it involves military affairs, let's do a secret investigation first!"
If he is just a civil servant, even if he is as valuable as the chief assistant of the first civil servant, he will be arrested just because he wants to.
But Chen Xinjia is the Minister of the Ministry of War and has connections with the army's generals. If he catches a nest, he must be cautious.
Wang Chengen understood this and immediately accepted the order. Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen had no other instructions, he withdrew with a little worry.
After Emperor Chongzhen sat by himself for a long time, he began to contact Liu Weichao.
At this time, the only person who could speak his mind was Liu Weichao.