For Li Meng, this was just a few more words to recite when singing in a formal occasion, but for Emperor Chongzhen and the ministers below, it was a real big problem.

What I said in the court today has affected too many internal, internal and external situations. Every minister and eunuch standing here always represents one and another. Their statements will definitely affect themselves, their families and the forces behind them.

The interests are involved. When we are entangled with each other, many things must be confirmed after we leave the court and communicate with other colleagues in the court. We don’t know what to say at this time what will lead to.

The ministers of the Ming Dynasty had a fixed way to deal with such a scene long ago - bowing their heads and being silent...

"My dear friends, how should such great ministers be rewarded? Can't you come up with a charter? Zhang Guowei, you are the chief officer of the Ministry of War. What do you think!?"

When Zhang Guowei heard Emperor Chongzhen call his name, he immediately shuddered and walked out of the queue with a tough bullet. Looking at Emperor Chongzhen's face, he could not see any joy or anger. When he looked at his colleagues around him, everyone bowed their heads and said without saying anything. Zhang Guowei gritted his teeth and said hesitantly:

"Your Majesty. General Li of Shandong's battle record this time is too shocking, and it needs to be proved before approval. In order to make a fair and accurate plan, the Ministry of War always has to see the head before counting. There will definitely be some delays and I can't confirm it for a while. I hope Your Majesty will forgive you!"

This was a stern fist, and he removed all the possible responsibilities. Emperor Chongzhen's face was still calm and he said coldly:

"I just shouted that the outside world would say that I would take my head to Beijing in a few days, so I'm not afraid of you to try it out, Chen Yan, tell me!"

Everyone had already sentenced Zhou Yanru, the chief minister of the cabinet, to death in the court. The one who had the most chance to take office was Chen Yan, the Grand Secretary of the cabinet. Emperor Chongzhen's question confirmed everyone's speculation. Looking at Chen Yan's eyes were much more eager. Chen Yan was in a very comfortable mood at this time. The position of the chief minister was also the pinnacle of the civil servants. He finally realized this wish today.

Hearing the emperor's inquiry, Chen Yan shuddered. He arrived at this position. Although he was in a high position, he had no other choice. Chen Yanlei, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, knelt on the ground and said in a solemn voice:

"Your Majesty, I think that although this Shandong general Li Meng has made military achievements, he has committed a serious crime of deceiving the emperor, and he should be punished severely!!"

No matter how cunning the other ministers in the court were, they would not change their colors when they heard Chen Yan's words, they could not help but look up at Chen Yan, who was kneeling there, thinking how could he speak in such a calm tone and calmly say it. Chen Yan could be so quick to be the position of Chief Minister of the Cabinet, and indeed he had a great reputation.

These words made Emperor Chongzhen interested, sitting on the dragon throne. Chongzhen left the back of the chair, moved forward, and asked calmly:

"How come you have such great achievements to destroy the army and kill the generals? I'm going to take a look."

Seeing Emperor Chongzhen's reaction, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet Chen Yan immediately knew that he had made the right bet. He couldn't help but cheer up and explained it solemnly:

"Listen to the rumors and the report just now, when the war ends, around the first and second day of the twelfth lunar month, Hejian Prefecture will be fast and fast, but it will only take more than a day to go. However, this news came from the people three days ago. No matter what the situation of the war, as the imperial army, he was deliberately deceiving it. What is his intention? Besides, the Shandong army and horses have never listened to the imperial orders, and they have been shirking their responsibilities several times in trouble. This is enough to show that the person has ulterior motives. His army and horses are a major harm to the country. If they are not punished, how can they clearly uphold the imperial court's laws in front of the people of the world?"

Grand Secretary Chen Yan was passionate. If everyone hadn't known that Shandong Li Meng had won a big victory, he would have thought that Kong Youde was talking about the young censors standing far away, although they were also heroes of party struggles, they were still young after all. Such black and white words would really not be listened to.

Moreover, when defeating the Tartars, everyone went to a heavy pressure in their hearts, and for a moment they felt a little indignant. One of them hesitated a little and directly asked to leave the list to impeach the Grand Secretary Chen Yan to turn black and white and falsely accus the loyal and kind. After all, hesitated for a while, before leaving the list, he heard Emperor Chongzhen sitting on the dragon throne say with praise:

"What Chen Aiqing said is so sophisticated, good, good!"

The indignant censor was not quick. Hearing this, he looked at Emperor Chongzhen on the dragon throne from a distance. The distance from the dragon throne to the censor was not far away, and the obvious smile on the emperor's face could be clearly seen. There was nothing to say, and the censor shrank back his heart.

The question and answer of the monarch and ministers in the court have already expressed this position. But the court officials looked at each other. Li Meng, a local military general who has made great contributions and has a strong army, would be warlords who would be raged if they could not comfort them. In the court, the wind is wind, and rain is rain.

I am so happy here. God knows what the other party will react. Emperor Chongzhen’s face flushed even better. According to Wang Chengen’s judgment, this should not be anger, but a mental state that he felt that he had to be careful. Emperor Chongzhen said in a slow and slow manner:

"Chen Aiqing and Zhang Aiqing have finished speaking. What else do you have to say?"

Since it was forced to ask this, what else could the people in the court say? It was nothing more than scolding Li Meng for having harbored evil intentions and entrusting the army around the capital. He didn't know what to do. Maybe he didn't fight with the Tartars at all, but gave the other party a large amount of land, gold, silver and treasures, and sent the Tartar gifts out of the country.

All the relevant and irrelevant crimes were put on the heads of Li Meng and Shandong soldiers. Emperor Chongzhen's smile became stronger and stronger. Finally, he made a conclusion:

"The Ming Dynasty will not wrongly accuse a meritorious minister. Wouldn't that disappoint the heroes in the world who are determined to serve the country. After a few days of good news and head luck, we will discuss Li Meng's merits and crimes!"

After saying this, all the civil and military officials in the court bowed together and said in unison:

"Your Majesty's wiseness."

However, these ministers who say saints may not be saying saints in their hearts, and more people are complaining about "hiding the bells in their ears".

From the 25th day of the 12th lunar month to the 27th day of the 12th lunar month, rumors began to appear in the capital, which was nothing more than saying that Shandong general Li Meng gave a large number of gold, silver and treasures to the Tartars. This was the main general who bribed the Tartars army and took the army back to the pass. There was even more outrageous that it was said that the Tartars army was stationed in Shandong at this time, waiting for the capital's defense to relax and they had to take advantage of the situation.

Thanks to the emperor and several ministers who had a sharp eye and discovered this conspiracy, this was because the troops were not dispersed, allowing the Shandong general's trick to succeed.

In addition, there is a legend that it was the number one treacherous minister, former chief minister Zhou Yanru was also the mastermind of this matter. Fortunately, the emperor took the means to deal with Wei Zhongxian back then and sent the Jinyiwei to Tongzhou to capture the treacherous man. The Ming Dynasty once again escaped in times of crisis.

The civilians in the capital who were circulating these rumors have forgotten that they were still celebrating the invincible bravery and loyalty a few days ago, a few days ago...

The common people in the capital think they are well-informed and knowledgeable, and are most likely to be influenced by these rumors and official public opinion.

On the morning of the 28th day of the 12th lunar month, when the west gate of the capital was just opened, the soldiers and soldiers of the five cities at the top of the city and under the city were all shocked. Because there was a convoy of hundreds of large carts waiting outside the gate. When they looked roughly, they thought that there was a large army coming to the city. However, they immediately recalled that if there were really a thief army, hundreds of thousands of troops were stationed outside the capital. How could they be let go? Even if they were let go, there would be a warning.

The man who guarded the city gate couldn't help but complain a few times. It was already the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, and it was approaching the end of the year and it was cold and cold. What did you do when you came out to calm down and walked up to interrogate.

Before he got closer, a gust of wind blew, and a pungent smell of lime floated over. The man couldn't help but sneeze a few times, feeling extremely embarrassed.

This left a very bad impression on him. When he got closer, he found that the coachman and the mate in the convoy were both brave. He looked like a military man and had weapons on him. This made the general even more alert. After walking a few steps, he didn't want to move forward. He pressed his hand on the hilt of the knife and asked coldly:

“Where did it come from?”

The driver of the first car squinted his eyes and looked at the boss, jumped out of the car, and replied in an equally cold tone:

"From Shandong!"

It turned out that it was the Shandong people who gave the Tartars out of seclusion and colluded with the Tartars to plot against the capital. The general took a few steps back and asked nervously:

"What are you doing!?"
Chapter completed!