If it were usual, Wang Chengen would probably tell Zhu Cixuan. Although Wang Chengen was the confidant of Emperor Chongzhen, his relationship with Zhu Cixuan was quite good.

The relationship between the emperor's personal eunuch and the prince is often subtle. Once the emperor is a minister, the new superiors will mostly have no good ending to the people around the emperor.

After all, the eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty were just vassals of the emperor. Once they were not protected by the imperial power, the eunuchs would often end up miserably. The higher the status, the more they had, the more violent they would fall.

But Wang Chengen is different. He is humble and low-key and has no airs. Therefore, he did not make enemies and did not rely on Emperor Chongzhen's favor and dominate others.

Regarding Zhu Cilang, Wang Chengen also spoke good things to him in front of Chongzhen several times. Therefore, Zhu Cilang seemed particularly close to him.

But Wang Chengen just sighed softly, then shook his head, ignored Zhu Cilang and led the way forward.

Zhu Cilang frowned. He knew that Wang Chengen was definitely not demonstrating to him. Instead, it seemed that there was a huge hidden secret.

This made Zhu Cilang feel a little worried. His father suddenly summoned him, what's the matter?

It’s not that the court sent troops to aid North Korea, but there are variables again. Could it be that the court wants to protect itself and does not care about North Korea’s life or death?

In fact, it is understandable to do this. The Ming Dynasty himself has just struggled from the brink of death. At this time, the domestic political situation is in turmoil and everything is in trouble. Where can I find any opportunities to help outsiders?

When fighting, all the money and food are burned. A large amount of food, supplies and a large amount of supplies have to be prepared. The three major vanguards of Wanli almost exhausted the Ming Dynasty's savings, and finally caused the national strength to take a sharp turn. However, there was no wise ruler who turned the tide and could only watch the dynasty decline little by little.

It has only been a few years since the Ming Dynasty was not beaten. When Huang Taiji was in full swing, he fought all the way to the city of Beijing. He plundered and left in the north of the Yangtze River. In this regard, the Ming Dynasty could only helpless.

The Guanning defense line was even more eroded little by little, and the Ming army was defeated repeatedly. The Qing cavalry almost all became their nightmare.

Even the Guanning Iron Cavalry who could fight could only hide in the city when facing the fierce Manqing Cavalry. In field battles, the Qing cavalry was an invincible existence in the world.

It was not until all this happened that Zhu Cilang had a brief reversal. Huang Taiji suffered several great losses in the hands of Zhu Cilang.

The Ming army has only slightly improved in recent years. A large part of this is because of the renewal of weapons and equipment.

Especially the appearance of the flintlock rifle made the Ming army's long-lost morale come back. However, the Ming Dynasty's foundation was still quite weak. Many ministers expressed their opposition to the Expeditionary Force's assistance to North Korea.

The reason for opposition is also very simple, there is no problem in aiding North Korea. At least, let the Ming Dynasty have a few more years to wait until the Ming Dynasty becomes strong.

You can't just tighten your belt while you're still hungry and you're going to help the Joseon Dynasty. Have you ever thought about the people of the Ming Dynasty?

Everyone wanted to live a good life. Finally, the Liaodong army on the border resisted the cavalry of the Qing Dynasty. At this time, it would be fine if they won, but they consumed the national strength of the Ming Dynasty. What about losing? Do you think about the consequences?

If the defeat is lost, the Ming Dynasty will be challenged again. This undoubtedly greatly boosted the morale of the Qing Dynasty.

Zhu Cilang thought, and finally arrived at the Ganqing Palace all the way. Strangely, Wang Chengen, who had been with Emperor Chongzhen, quietly retreated after giving salute to the Ganqing Palace.

Emperor Chongzhen waved his hands to the palace people in the Ganqing Palace, and the eunuchs and palace maids also bowed and retreated.

In the entire Ganqing palace, only Emperor Chongzhen and Zhu Cilang were left. Since there were no outsiders, Zhu Cilang was too lazy to salute. Even the corner of his eyes looked at a chair under the imperial throne.

This chair seemed to be specially prepared for Zhu Cilang. Sure enough, Emperor Chongzhen signaled: "Sit down."

Since there were no outsiders, there were only fathers and sons, and no kings and ministers. Zhu Cilang relaxed, and he walked to the chair without hesitation and sat down.

Moreover, he sat in a very indecent manner. Zhu Cilang lay lazily on the chair, crossing his legs, and breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm so tired."

It seems that this summoning did not have many troubles as I imagined. Judging from my father's relaxed expression, it was not a big deal.

Zhu Cilang was busy outside for so long, so he was naturally exhausted. Before he could sit back at Zhong Cuigong, he was summoned by Emperor Chongzhen.

When I arrived at the Ganqing Palace, Emperor Chongzhen seemed to have nothing to do. And I didn’t seem to have made a mistake.

On weekdays, if he made a mistake, Emperor Chongzhen would not have prepared a chair for himself. Instead, a cushion.

Of course, this futon will not be used for you to sit, but for you to kneel down and reflect.

Kneeling and reflecting has almost become a routine for Zhu Cixuan to make mistakes. Fortunately, Zhu Cixuan has become accustomed to it. However, as he grows older, the chances of kneeling and reflecting are fewer and fewer.

Zhu Cilang lay lazily on the chair. Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen had no intention of blame, he slowly closed his eyes.

Emperor Chongzhen did not disturb him, but looked at his son with a heartache. Zhu Cixuan at this age had endured too much of what he should not bear.

The burden of the Ming Dynasty almost hit his thin shoulders. Zhu Cilang has been busy with these things recently.

This is not all about the raising of food and grass, the dispatch of soldiers and the recruitment of civilians and labor service, all of which are included.

No one helped him, only Zhu Cilang did these things alone. Because he was the prince, only he had these rights.

As for Emperor Chongzhen, he just lived in this deep palace and felt that he was more diligent. Diligent is not about summoning a few ministers to discuss state affairs, nor is it about being diligent when you review a few memorials.

True diligence is like Zhu Cixuan, who runs everywhere and commands everywhere. So Zhu Cixuan is very tired, he is more tired than anyone else.

So as soon as he came back, he lay on the chair and fell asleep deeply.

Emperor Chongzhen felt extremely distressed that his son was indeed much better than him. He raised his head and wanted to call the palace servants to come over to cover the prince with a blanket.

But when he looked up, there was not a single palace maid in the huge Ganqing Palace. He then remembered that he had just made them retreat.

The candlelight on the table swayed, and Emperor Chongzhen had to get up by himself. He took off his coat, walked to Zhu Cixuan, and gently covered Zhu Cixuan's body.
Chapter completed!