Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

The Forbidden City is very quiet late at night.

It was in sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle outside the palace.

The bright moon is in the sky.

Starry.

It sets off the majesty and solemnity of this building complex. Throughout the ages, there are countless people who want to be emperors. The feeling of being in charge of the power of life and death is fascinating and admired.

But the reality is cruel.

Not everyone can be the emperor.

Not everyone can carry that burden.

Dong Nuan Pavilion.

"Your Majesty, Tian Ergeng has something urgent to report."

Wei Zhongxian held a cup of hot tea, walked to the imperial desk with his head lowered, put the tea cup down respectfully, and reported to Zhu Youxiao who was busy at the desk.

"Xuan."

Zhu Youxiao frowned slightly and glanced at Wei Zhongxian, but doubts arose in his heart. How long had it passed? If it was a normal matter, the Jin Yiwei would have dispatched directly. But now Tian Ergeng is rushing to the palace to report, then the matter must not be the same. Simple.

As the leader of the Five Biaos under the Eunuch Party, Zhu Youxiao was aware of Tian Ergen's abilities and methods. If it was not an important matter, he would never be like this.

To govern and govern the vast Ming Dynasty, all kinds of people had to use it. There is no standard answer to what is loyalty and what is traitor.

In Zhu Youxiao's eyes, in this special environment, those who can help him with his errands are worthy of being used, even if he never chooses to trust him in his heart.

After all, there are too many things in this world that cannot be driven by willfulness alone. The delicate balance of the central court and the delicate balance of the various places under its jurisdiction must be taken into account.

Someone has to do the dirty work.

"Chen Tian Ergen pays homage to His Majesty!"

While Zhu Youxiao was thinking about it, Tian Ergeng, who had entered the palace overnight, bowed to the emperor with an unusually serious expression.

"What's the matter?"

Zhu Youxiao leaned on the soft cushion and looked at Tian Ergengdao.

"Wu Changchun is recruiting."

Tian Ergeng's words were concise and concise.

Wei Zhongxian, who was serving in front of the emperor, heard this and knew that the matter must be serious, so he looked at Liu Ruoyu who was standing aside. Liu Ruoyu also understood and signaled some eunuchs and eunuchs waiting in the palace to leave.

Regarding these, Zhu Youxiao said nothing.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Tian Ergeng quietly.

"Your Majesty, this is Wu Changchun's confession."

Tian Ergeng hurriedly took out a file from his arms, held it respectfully in his hand, bowed his head to the emperor and said, "This is a serious matter. I dare not make the decision without authorization. I would like to ask your Majesty to read it!"

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Wei Zhongxian, who lowered his head slightly and walked quickly towards Tian Ergeng.

"Your Majesty~"

When Wei Zhongxian took the file, turned around and walked to the imperial court, he handed it to Zhu Youxiao respectfully.

"A lot of people involved?"

Zhu Youxiao took the file, but did not rush to read it. Instead, he glanced at Tian Ergeng.

"a lot of."

Tian Ergeng lowered his head and said.

The fault is not that there are too many people involved, the key is that they are scattered among all the yamen. Tian Ergen will not disturb the Holy Master. Tian Ergen is afraid of leaks. After all, Jin Yiwei wants to arrest people, so he needs to send a message. Only then, from the ceremonial department to the criminal department, no link should be missing.

This is a means to restrict Jin Yiwei.

If the current situation wasn't special, Tian Ergeng would not be so careful.

"Okay!! That's great!!"

While Tian Ergeng was thinking, Zhu Youxiao's shouts rang out in Dongnuan Pavilion. Zhu Youxiao knew every piece of the complaint that Wu Changchun had confessed, and a nameless anger arose in his heart.

"The Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites, the Department of Daolu, the Department of Senglu, and actually the Department of Soldiers and Horses of the Five Cities, are all involved?" Zhu Youxiao said with sharp eyes.

Is this Wu Changchun so powerful?

Wei Zhongxian was frightened and looked at Tian Ergen in disbelief. If all the government offices mentioned by the emperor had people related to Wu Changchun, then things would be a big deal.

"There are actually so many hidden stakes?"

The more Zhu Youxiao looked, the more frightened he became. He raised his head and looked at Tian Ergeng, "Is everything Wu Changchun confessed true?!"

"Your Majesty, it's true."

Tian Ergen hurriedly bowed and said: "This thief received the most severe punishment in my Jinyiwei prison. Because of fear in his heart..."

Zhu Youxiao held the confession tightly.

Although at first, after learning that Wu Changchun was arrested, Zhu Youxiao must have guessed that many people would be involved in this thief.

After all, even if Zhu Youxiao has not experienced the secret front, he still knows something about it.

When a cockroach is discovered, there are bound to be swarms of cockroaches out of sight.

Sucks!

It really sucks!

No wonder the Ming Dynasty frequently lost to the rampant rebels on the border of Liaodong. This was by no means a problem at the military level. There were also problems in other fields.

What Zhu Youxiao hates most are traitorous lackeys who betray their country and seek glory! !

"Then catch me!!"

Zhu Youxiao's eyes were sharp, and a cold light flashed across his eyes, "No matter who is involved, they will be arrested and sent to prison by me. There is no need to issue a driving notice!!"

Zhu Youxiao now knew why Tian Ergeng went to the palace to report the matter.

With so many government offices involved, the key is that there are so many people involved in the case. If we go through the process, there is no guarantee that there will be no leakage of information.

"After being arrested and sent to prison, I will be interrogated strictly!!"

Zhu Youxiao continued: "As long as there are those who betray the Ming Dynasty, once they are found out and I continue to dig deeper into the people involved, their homes will be confiscated and their clans will be exterminated!! The Yi Tribe!!!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Tian Ergeng immediately bowed in response.

With the emperor's permission, he could immediately arrange for people to take action after leaving the Forbidden City. He had already arranged everything before entering the palace.

"Also, there are only so many hidden stakes for the prisoners of war that Wu Changchun provided."

Zhu Youxiao suppressed his anger, pointed at Tian Ergeng and said: "Send a special person to take charge of this matter. No one of these hidden stakes can escape. After they are all arrested, I will continue to dig deeper. I want to take a look." , how many hidden piles are there!!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Tian Ergen paid his respects again.

Compared with the scum lackeys who have dealings with Wu Changchun, Zhu Youxiao is more concerned about the hidden stakes hidden in the dark. It is easy to hide the hidden arrows and it is difficult to prevent them. If all these monsters and monsters are not uncovered, then The Ming Dynasty had no secrets to speak of. How could it implement its strategy against Liao and suppress the Jianlu rebellion?

"Your Majesty, please calm down and take care of your dragon body."

Tian Ergen accepted the order and left, but Wei Zhongxian saw the emperor's angry expression and suppressed his fear and stepped forward to persuade him.

"enough!!"

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and interrupted: "Tomorrow, summon Xiong Tingbi to the palace to see me!!"

"The slaves obey the order."

Wei Zhongxian hurriedly lowered his head and responded.

How could Zhu Youxiao be in a good mood after this incident? It was precisely because of this incident that Zhu Youxiao firmly believed that the rectification of the Beijing camp must be carried out quickly. Xiong Tingbi killed 137 Beijing camp generals in a row. Having established a firm foothold in Jingying does not mean that the organization of Jingying has been completed.