In the 17th year of Chongzhen, thieves broke through the capital, and the emperor hanged himself to die for the country. There were thieves and chieftains who stole seals, and outside there were barbarians and Hu'er who quarreled. Possessed on the body of the prince Zhu Cihong. At this critical time of life and death, Zhu Cihong uttered a deafening cry: I will not make peace with relatives, pay compensation, cede land, and pay tribute. The emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies! Huang Ming is not partial!