Signed to Zhu Cihong, Prince of the Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 3 3, Emperor Chongzhen pleaded for mercy, Zhu Cihong shot his head

What choice would Emperor Chongzhen make?

Chongzhen looked at Zhu Cihong and Du Xun, and his heart was also filled with turmoil.

Zhu Cihong is the crown prince of Chongzhen, and naturally he is also the most beloved and valued son. Chongzhen thinks that he knows Zhu Cihong quite well.

But Chongzhen didn't expect that the prince, who had always been known for his gentleness and observance of etiquette, not only broke into the hall directly this time, but also put a blunderbuss on Du Xun's head!
At this time, Chongzhen was actually at a loss in his heart, because he also knew very well that the end of Ming Dynasty was just around the corner.

Therefore, Chongzhen did not stop the dispute between Zhu Cihong and Du Xun from the very beginning, just because he wanted to see if Zhu Cihong could bring any new opportunities to Daming.

But now that things have come to this point, Chongzhen also knows that it is time to speak up.

Chongzhen hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Lang'er, put down your firecracker."

If possible, Chongzhen would have wanted to cut this traitor who betrayed the Ming Dynasty and sacrificed himself to Xuan Mansion to death with a thousand knives.

But the problem is that Du Xun is the envoy of King Chuang Li Zicheng. If he kills Du Xun, it will be like a slap in the face of Li Zicheng!

Does Daming still have this strength?

No.

Therefore, Chongzhen dared not and could not kill Du Xun!

After Du Xun heard Chongzhen's words, he felt amnesty immediately, and hurriedly said to Zhu Cihong: "Prince, have you heard His Majesty's words? Put down your firecracker!"

As he spoke, Du Xun began to feel vaguely proud again.

What are you pretending to be a prince, can you still go against your father's will?
Du Xun had even thought about it. After Zhu Cihong put down the blunderbuss, he immediately asked Chongzhen to depose the prince.

Even if Daming is about to perish, Du Xun wants everyone to know that if you offend me, Du Xun, the envoy of Chuang Wang, even your prince of Daming will be abolished!
But then, something happened that surprised both Chongzhen and Du Xun.

Zhu Cixiang did not put down the pistol that was pressed against Du Xun's head, but asked Chongzhen in return.

"Father, this Du Xun surrendered to Li Zicheng, he should be executed immediately, why keep him alive until now?"

This rhetorical question obviously displeased Chongzhen, how could there be any reason in this world for a son to question his father?
Chongzhen's face darkened slightly and he said: "Xun'er, what I'm discussing now is military and national affairs. You, a child, don't act nonsense, put down your blunderbuss and leave here!"

Chongzhen himself had a very good temper, if he changed his father, Zhu Cihong would have to suffer a lot.

In Chongzhen's view, after this reprimand, Zhu Cixiang should apologize and leave.

But Chongzhen was surprised again.

Zhu Cihong chuckled, and said calmly: "Actually, what this Du Xun is here for, my son knows very well. Does the emperor really think that he came to the palace to negotiate peace with the emperor? No, he came to collude with those who were in the palace before. There are cronies and gangsters who have made good friends with him in Beijing, and he is here to make these cronies dedicate the city to destroy our Ming Dynasty!"

According to the "Records of Chongzhen", when Du Xun came this time, he not only pretended to be a showdown in front of Chongzhen, but when he left, he also said something to his accomplices Wang Zeyao and Zhu Xianzhang in public: "I The party is rich and honorable, so don’t worry about it.”

That night, Wang Zeyao and Zhu Xianzhang set off a rebellion, and then officials and eunuchs from all over Beijing rushed to open the city gates, which can be described as "welcoming the king who broke into the capital".

Zhu Cihong's words were resounding, and Chongzhen's face couldn't help but change drastically.

But soon, Chongzhen still controlled his emotions, and said slowly: "Xiao'er, I am still here, and Ming Dynasty has not yet perished! I can understand your patriotism, but it is not yet the time for you to be the master. .Put down the cannon, let's go down."

Did Chongzhen believe what Zhu Cihong said?Maybe you believe it, maybe you don't, but that doesn't matter.

The important thing is that Chongzhen didn't think Zhu Cixiang, a 15-year-old child, could do anything to change the situation in such a situation.

Chongzhen felt that even if he wanted to kill Du Xun or something else, it was the emperor Chongzhen who should make the decision!
Zhu Cixiang was actually well aware of Chongzhen's thoughts.

But what Zhu Cixiang knew better was that if everything went according to Chongzhen's wishes, then there would be no other way for Ming Dynasty to go except the end.

Although this is Chongzhen's country, it will also be Zhu Cihong's country in the future.

Royal Father, Royal Father, since you cannot protect this Daming, let me, the crown prince, protect it!

Zhu Cilang looked up at Chongzhen and spoke.

"Of course I understand what my father is thinking. But what I want to say is that my father is too indecisive!

Now that the bandits have surrounded the capital, the hearts of the people in the city are floating. I don't know how many people want to open the city gate and become the founding minister of Li Zicheng, Dashun!
If you were merciful and spared Du Xun's life at this time, wouldn't it make these people's minds more active?
Since the father can't make up his mind, then the son is here today to help the father get rid of this scourge of the Ming Dynasty! "

After saying this, Zhu Cihong turned his gaze to Du Xun, who had a pale complexion, and said coldly, "Those who betray me, Ming Dynasty, die!"

Du Xun couldn't help shouting: "Prince, you can't kill me, King Chuang won't spare you..."

Zhu Cihong pressed the trigger, and a gunshot interrupted Du Xun's words.

With a bang, Du Xun's body fell to the ground, his forehead was pierced by a bullet, and blood flowed out.

In the hall, there was a sudden exclamation.

In fact, there were dozens of officials from the Ming Dynasty in the main hall, but they had always been ignored like air. Only now did they finally show a sense of presence.

Emperor Chongzhen's expression also froze.

All the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty looked at Zhu Cihong, as if they had never known the prince of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Cixiang looked at Du Xun who fell in front of him, and was thinking about something else.

It seems that killing people is not so difficult.

For Zhu Cixiang, killing Du Xun was just the beginning.

Next, there are still many people waiting to kill.

Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, Aixinjueluo Dorgon, Aixinjueluo Fulin...

Just wait and see how I will harvest you like autumn straws!

Thinking of this, Zhu Cihong's heart suddenly became clear.

At this moment, he could feel that he seemed to have really begun to integrate into this era.

With such transparent pleasure, Zhu Cihong picked up the pistol, blew on the barrel lightly, and looked at Emperor Chongzhen with a smile on his face.

"Congratulations, Father, Daming lost a damned traitor from today!"

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