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Chapter 72 The Doomsday of Wei Zhongxian (Part 2)

After reading the memorial, Zhou Shunchang stuffed the memorial into Li Yongzhen's hands and said, "Eunuch Temple, go and hand it over to the emperor."

The eunuch temple is a despicable name for eunuchs, and the eunuch describes the process of losing men|organs, while the temple makes fun of them and can only live a monk-like life.

Li Yongzhen's face turned red and she really wanted to throw the memorial on his head, but thinking about the consequences, she endured it again.

Li Yongzhen swallowed his anger and held the memorial to Emperor Aoki.

Emperor Tianqi took over the memorial but did not open it. Zhou Shunchang had already read it once, and what was the point of reading it again? Do you appreciate Zhou Shunchang's calligraphy?

Emperor Tianqi was about to mediate because he was a person who experienced and witnessed the twenty-four serious crimes listed by Zhou Shunchang here, and had the right to speak. However, before he could speak, the Minister of Personnel Zhao Nanxing knelt down and started to speak: "My minister Zhao Nanxing impeached Wei Zhongxian ten major crimes."

Before Emperor Tianqi could speak, Zhao Nanxing unfolded the memorial and began to recite it loudly.

Although Wei Zhongxian didn't know what happened, he knew that the Donglin Party had pointed its finger at him and did not dare to take the memorial. Li Yongzhen went down to take the memorial and brought it to Emperor Tianqi.

Zhao Nanxing had just finished reading, and the right censor Zhou Qiyuan knelt down again and impeached Wei Zhongxian for 16 major crimes.

Soon, the memorial flew over like snowflakes, filled with Emperor Apocalypse's dragon book case.

Emperor Tianqi patted the memorial that was half a man high and smiled bitterly: "What do you want to do?"

Zhou Shunchang said murderously: "Kill Wei Zhongxian to correct the court!"

Many ministers also shouted loudly: "Kill Wei Zhongxian! Kill Wei Zhongxian!"

Some ministers had no grudges and no grudges with Wei Zhongxian and did not want to shout, but when they saw many eyes of the Donglin Party staring at them, they were afraid of being isolated, so they shouted.

Not to mention that the magic of slogans is really great. After a few slogans, they also felt that Wei Zhongxian’s crimes were unforgivable and he had to be killed.

There are also some people who shout slogans, most of them are ministers who were attracted by Wei Zhongxian.

These ministers originally thought that Wei Zhongxian could turn bad luck into good fortune, but now they saw his face as if he looked like earth, and they felt like he was over. They thought that they would be able to make a fortune by relying on Wei Zhongxian. Unexpectedly, today the big tree would fall, and they would definitely not be able to go home to farm. The books they have been reading for so many years are in vain.

Emperor Tianqi was furious. What is this? Will I pull the entire court to force me to make a decision? I finally have a loyal servant. It doesn’t matter if you don’t like it, but you have to kill it. Whose world is this Ming Dynasty? According to your policy, wealthy businessmen should not collect taxes, landlords and gentry should not pay taxes, and all taxes should be added to the peasants. Do you really think that peasants dare not rebel? Once peasants rebel, all ministers are not guilty. It is all the emperor’s fault. It is said that the emperor does not cultivate benevolence and requires me to issue an edict to make a crime. It is really good to have a decision.

Emperor Tianqi was furious and slapped the Long Shu desk and shouted: "Stop your mouth, what a solemn place in the court, how can you let you tantrums? Why don't you stop talking quickly?"

Zhou Shunchang was not afraid and said, "The emperor can naturally calm the anger of the public."

Emperor Tianqi sneered: "What if I don't kill Wei Zhongxian?"

Zhou Shunchang said: "If the emperor insists on protecting the villain, I will wait for the emperor to change his mind here."

Emperor Tianqi was a little frightened when he saw the united ministers in the court. After all, he was just a 17-year-old boy. If he lived in later generations, he was just a high school student. How could he have seen such a formation? How could he be able to defeat those old foxes who have been immersed in the officialdom for many years?

Emperor Tianqi's tone softened and said, "Wei Zhongxian has taken care of me since childhood and has a deep affection. Otherwise, Wei Zhongxian would ask him to give up his position as eunuch, the supervisor of the Sili and the supervisor of the East Factory, and only stay in the palace to take care of me. Is it okay?"

Zhou Shunchang shook his head and said, "Zhongxian will not die, but Lu will not be over."

This idiom originally said that Qingfu was not dead, and Lu was not over. Zhou Shunchang said this, indicating that his determination to kill Wei Zhongxian would not change.

Emperor Tianqi said in a gentle manner: "If Wei Zhongxian is not allowed to return to his hometown to retire and never enter the palace, I can issue an edict immediately."

Zhou Shunchang shook his head firmly and said, "I swear to kill Wei Zhongxian and never give up until I achieve my goal."

Emperor Tianqi remained silent, and the ministers were silent. Wei Zhongxian was so anxious that he sweated heavily, wanting to defend himself, but he was afraid of attracting the attention of the Donglin Party. He was so anxious that he opened his mouth and closed it, but there was no sound, just like a fish leaving the water.

After a long silence, the ministers of the Donglin Party knelt down together. The ministers on both ends of the rat hesitated for a while, and then knelt down. Li Chunye, Cui Chengxiu, Gu Bingqian and other few eunuch party members believed that they would be retaliated, and even if they changed the party, they would not escape the evil move. It would be better to be tough and leave a good story, and then stood up high.

Unfortunately, there were too few eunuchs. Standing there, like the grass in the desert. For Wei Zhongxian, it was difficult to relieve hunger and thirst.

When Emperor Tianqi saw that there was a kneeling in the hall, he was upset and said, "It's already noon, so let's discuss it tomorrow."

Ye Xianggao reported: "The emperor made a decision quickly. The Ming Dynasty is in danger. If the traitors are eliminated, the country will be in peace."

Emperor Tianqi looked sad and said, "I will give you a satisfactory answer tomorrow. I am tired today."

Ye Xianggao knelt down and crawled two steps, and wanted to say something, but he heard a silence: "Ye Xianggao, do you want to force the ward?"

Ye Xianggao looked back and found that it was the new Minister of Rites Gu Bingqian, who could not help it.

Ye Xianggao was furious and said, "You treacherous, you have been framed with charges and framed your colleagues. How dare you frame the chief minister of the cabinet now?"

"As the Minister of Rites, I naturally point out the things that are beyond the rules and rude. Everything has its own will. As the chief minister of the cabinet, you are just assisting the emperor in handling government affairs. How can you force the emperor to make a hasty decision? Besides, the emperor has already agreed to your suggestions initially, so can you wait? Is there any cultivation of important officials of the court?"

Ye Xianggao was speechless and turned to look at the emperor. He found that the emperor slipped into the palace while they were not paying attention.

Ye Xianggao was angry and said, "Do you dare to go to Zuoshunmen with me?"

"I dare not, how about it?"

"You are shameless!"

"You are ashamed, your life is full of shame."

The two of them started arguing in the hall. They were quarreling, but no one dared to take action. First, both of them were old men in their seventies and eighties. No matter whether they won or lost, they would probably have to lose half of their lives. Second, this was not Zuoshun Gate, this was the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Although the emperor left, the fight here was still a loss of manners. If the censor caught this, he would probably die very ugly.

Wei Zhongxian did not leave, and his subordinates fought with the Donglin Party. How could he, the soul figure, sneak away? When Li Chunye gave him a secret code and asked him to leave quickly, the Donglin Party members had blocked the door leading to the palace.

Zhao Nanxing smiled and said, "I want to ask the emperor to help me, but I have no way. You can now go back to the mansion in Tieshizi Hutong and enjoy your last night."

Wei Zhongxian was lost and left the palace. Looking back at the Forbidden City, he felt that it was very far away from him. All the doors entering the palace had been blocked by the Donglin Party and the servants they brought. It seems that they have learned the lessons of Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian's failure to impeach the eunuch Liu Jin and prevented him from meeting the emperor. But what's the use of meeting the emperor? The emperor has been controlled by the Donglin Party. Even if he pleads with him, what can the emperor have to save him?

Sitting in his mansion, Wei Zhongxian felt cold all over. Although it was still autumn, he was still shaking despite being wrapped in a thick quilt.

Is life coming to an end like this? I still have many things to do. The treasure cut by the castration master has been redeemed and placed in a secret place. Can Wei Honglian find it? When burying herself, will she put the treasure and herself in the coffin? Will it be placed in the wrong place? The emperor's plan to collect taxes from wealthy merchants may be stranded, and the controversial mining supervisor may be forced to recall to the capital. Emperor, the old slave is incompetent and can no longer accompany you to show your great fortune. Zhu Cheng said he would adopt him a grandson, but now he can't see it. He has already cast a small golden lock of two ounces. He originally wanted to hang it on his grandson's neck himself, but unfortunately he can't...

Zhu Cheng! Yes, why didn’t I remember him? When I found Zhu Cheng, he would definitely be able to deal with the Donglin Party and save himself from the crisis.
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