The winter of the first year of Jingtai seemed colder than in previous years. After learning about the news of the Supreme Emperor's entry into the pass, the court sent a welcome team led by Cheng Hu, the Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple, to go to Datong Army Town to pick up the troops.

Among the administrative agencies in the Ming Dynasty with the six ministries and five temples as the core, Honglu Temple was the last. For example, Dali Temple, the chief official of Taichang Temple was the third rank, Guanglu Temple and Taipu Temple were the third rank, but the minister of Honglu Temple was the fourth rank.

As a result, Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple was not even qualified to wear a breeze robe, and could only wear a fifth-rank blue official robe to pick him up. With the etiquette specifications of one sedan and two horses, it almost put the humiliation of the Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen on the surface.

Faced with such a team sent by the imperial court, Zhu Qizhen sneered at the Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple who was kneeling toward him.

"Cheng Hu, even if I abdicate and give up the wise, I will still be the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Is this specification a royal etiquette?"

Listening to Zhu Qizhen's questioning, Cheng Hu, who was kneeling on the ground, was sweating profusely. In the past, small officials of his level could at most deal with the tributes of some barbarians in the vassal states and barbarians, so how could they intervene at the level of the emperor?

He didn't know how to answer this question at all, so he could only bury his head deeply and say nothing.

"You Ming Kingdom treats the emperor's etiquette, but we are not as good as Mongolia. If you had known this, Your Majesty would have simply led us into the capital and re-placed the emperor's position. The thorns will become your most loyal subject!"

Following the strict orders of the Grand Tutor Yesen, Zhu Qizhen was surrounded by twenty warriors, who had to move forward in close proximity until he entered the palace.

The person who said this was the captain of the Watami Guard. When Zhu Qizhen was in the Watami camp, he also assumed the responsibility of guarding, and he did develop a kind of loyalty to the Emperor of Ming from the bottom of his heart.

But these words were said in front of the Datong defenders and officials of the Honglu Temple, and they felt a strange feeling no matter how they heard them.

The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was to lead the Tartars into the capital and ascend to the throne again. Is it really wrong to get the right partner?

What's even more bizarre is that when Zhu Qizhen heard such words, he had no objection or objection. This may explain why, in history, he would build a temple for the Taishi in the capital after returning from the north hunting.

Zhu Qizhen's idea at this moment may be in line with a common saying in later generations, heresy is more hateful than pagans!

Looking at the Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple who was silent all the time, Zhu Qizhen understood that there was no point in attacking him. He once imagined that after returning to the capital, with the support of his mother and minister Xunqi, the emperor could understand what it means to be destined to be, and to obediently return his position as the throne.

Now it seems that the timid and weak King Hui has gradually adapted to his identity as an emperor and has begun to attack him!

"King Huang, you are really my brother and sister."

After Zhu Qizhen mocked himself, he looked at Liu An and nodded slightly at him.

This time, he returned to Beijing from the Wasai tribe. In order to trigger a dispute between the two emperors of the Ming Dynasty, the Grand Tutor Yesen not only brainwashed Zhu Qizhen, but also wanted to regain his own throne. At the same time, he also returned a large number of treasures delivered in the palace and the selected BMWs, so that Emperor Yingzong of Ming could use them to show goodwill to buy his subjects.

After arriving in Datong Jun Town, Zhu Qizhen had already sent Liu An two good horses to show his desire to win over. Now it seems that his good brother is ready to take action and must speed up the progress of winning over the ministers of the honor and Qi.

Otherwise, what I got from Wasai Beizhao this time would not be a way home, but a dead end!

I have to say that Zhu Qizhen is too strong in this sense of political struggle, so he immediately took measures to deal with it.

After receiving Zhu Qizhen's hint, Liu An turned around and ordered his subordinates to distribute the property that had arrived in the capital in advance, and informed Empress Dowager Sun about the current situation of the Supreme Emperor as soon as possible.

Thinking about Liu An's intention to be a marquis, he returned to the capital to report Zhu Qiyu's border love, but was dismissed from the title of title and was also put into the Ministry of Justice. If the Tartars had not been under the city and were awarded the title of the governor and the title of the general magistrate after the war, Liu An would probably be squatting in the prison now.

Liu An is the only one who is ambitious and unsatisfied in his career. He is now determined to support Zhu Qizhen's restoration, hoping to get the merit of the Dragon and become the Duke and Marquis again!

While the team arrived at Datong Military Town, Cang Huotou and others had secretly returned to the secluded yard of the capital from the border, keeping a low profile throughout the whole process without attracting anyone's attention.

After receiving the report from his subordinates, Chen Yichen rushed over as soon as possible. When he saw him appearing at the door, Zheng Xiang lowered his head in great shame and said, "Master, the small business is not good, and it has disappointed your expectations!"

"How are the casualties of brothers?"

There is no inevitable successful action in this world, especially to the level of regicide, Chen Yichen has long been mentally prepared for the failure.

However, after the failure of the regicide act, Cang Huotou and others lost contact for a while. In addition, they saw many people lying on the kang in the house, wearing thick bandages, Chen Yichen felt the suffering they encountered.

The Cao army of Shandong Wei can be said to be the most loyal group of Chen Yichen's subordinates, and this scene made him feel sad.

"The brothers suffered heavy casualties, and we happened to encounter the Wastu troops during our operation."

"You passed the news that Nawasai attacked Yizhou Guards to General Guo?"

At this moment, Chen Yichen suddenly realized why Zhu Ji was connected with foreign enemies and Guo Deng could do things to ambush in advance like a god. It seems that Cang Huotou and others were encountered by the large army of Wastu, which inferred their march and by chance they won a great victory.

"The young man who made a decision privately caused trouble, so please punish him!"

After saying that, Zheng Xiang, Cang Huotou and others fell to their knees together. They knew very well what hidden dangers would be brought to Chen Yichen after reporting the movements of the Washen army and then related to the news of the assassination of the Supreme Emperor.

But after being by Chen Yichen for a long time, they experienced what it means to take the world as their responsibility. Zheng Xiang could not do it when he watched the Ming border army be attacked and the people on the nine borders were robbed and massacred!

Since the mistake has been made, Zheng Xiang is willing to bear it with all his strength, even if he uses his own life to bear the crime.

"Punishment? What's wrong with you?"

Chen Yichen never cared about Zheng Xiang and the others, and would get himself involved in the suspicion of regicide.

Because if I were present at that time, I would make the same choice. For the sake of power, status and safety, I could ignore the Ming soldiers and the people. Then what is the point of being the most powerful minister in the future?

After saying that, Chen Yichen took a step forward to hold Zheng Xiang's arm and said while supporting him: "You have done your best to do this. Don't take it seriously in the past. Please rest here for a few days."

"In addition, Mr. Bian, the injured and injured brothers must take good care of them and not let them feel disappointed."

"Yes, the boss!"

Bian He, who followed Chen Yichen, nodded and took over the aftermath.

After seeing Cang Huotou and others returning to Beijing, Chen Yichen left the yard without stopping. He had more important things to deal with at this moment, and Wu Rui was waiting outside the yard.

Just as Zhu Yong, Duke Cheng Guo, even if Zhu Ji's words and deeds at the court meeting almost confirmed that he had committed a crime of collusion with the enemy and treason. However, the most critical physical evidence was lacking. It was difficult to convict him in the legal process just by relying on the testimony of several Watsai scepters caught by Zhao Hongjie.

At the same time, Zhu Ji calmed down in his initial anger and panic, and realized that he was not in a state of dying. Facing the interrogation of the Censorate and the Three Justice Departments, he immediately turned his confession and refused to plead guilty.

Originally, it was difficult for Duke Cheng Guo, Zhu Yong, to condemn Zhu Ji to die even if the evidence was conclusive. Now it was a turnaround, giving him a chance to breathe, making the trial result blurred again.

More importantly, after Zhu Yong, Duke Cheng, reluctantly entrusted Chen Yichen with a few words that day, he fell into a coma again.

Without getting the opinions of Duke Cheng Guo, Zhu Yong himself, even Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu was not able to order the sentence to death, and the case was in a stalemate.

So Chen Yichen informed Wu Rui, intending to implement the instructions of Duke Cheng Guo, Zhu Yong, and send Zhu Ji on the way!

Compared with the gloomy and bloody imperial prison of the Ministry of Justice, it seems much more normal. In order to take care of senior officials and ministers, some special cells have been built, which is not as miserable as ordinary prison disasters.

Seeing Chen Yichen coming, the officials and guards of the Ministry of Justice did not dare to stop him at all, and respectfully led the way to send him in.

Until he arrived in front of Zhu Ji's cell, Chen Yichen saw him lying on the bed, crossing his legs, and there were unfinished wine and food next to him, which showed that he was still enjoying the treatment of the sons of the princes.

Hearing the sound of noise from the door of the prison cell, Zhu Ji cursed angrily without raising his head, "Didn't I say that I shouldn't come over and bother me, I'm tired of living, right?"

Faced with Zhu Ji's scolding, the prison guard looked at Chen Yichen in embarrassment, not daring to say a word. The Ministry of Justice Prison is not like the Jinyiwei Prison, which has the amulet of the Emperor's personal army and the secret service agency.

The ministers in the court who are imprisoned here may be imprisoned today and will sit high above the court tomorrow. Most of the playboys like Zhu Ji have a strong background, who dares to offend a vengeful personality. Who dares to offend a jailman with a low-ranking jailer?

"You go back first."

Chen Yichen knew the difficulties of such a low-level jailer, so he whispered and asked him to leave first.

Zhu Ji, who was lying on the bed, heard the familiar voice coming from the door, and immediately jumped up and looked over.

"Why, I haven't experienced the imperial prison enough. Are you planning to experience the taste of the Ministry of Justice's Prison?"

Faced with Zhu Ji's sarcasm, Chen Yichen slowly pushed open the prison door and walked in, asking expressionlessly: "Water thorns are in the upper management of Jiubian, who else besides you and Li Rang?"

Although Chen Yichen knew very well that this question was not very meaningful, he was still willing to give it a try before he started.

"That's too many. Guo Deng, general of Datong, and Yang Hong, general of Xuanfu, are all my accomplices."

"By the way, Li Da, who was promoted to Liaodong Governor General, seemed to have collusion with the Tatar tribe."

Listening to Zhu Ji's nonsense, Chen Yichen was not angry, but on the contrary, a faint smile appeared slightly.

"Who is the one who cooperated with you in the palace? Cao Jixiang, the eunuch in charge of the seal, or Guo Jing, the eunuch in charge of the seal,?"

Hearing these two names from Chen Yichen's mouth, Zhu Ji's expression changed instantly, but he quickly returned to normal: "Even if it were them, what can you do?"

"Zhu Ji, do you really think that by combining several eunuchs in the palace and border generals can you overthrow the Ming Dynasty?"

"Subvert the Ming Dynasty? Hahaha..."

Zhu Ji suddenly laughed wildly, and then suddenly replied viciously to Chen Yichen: "I just want the Duke Cheng Mansion to be destroyed and let you bury my mother!"

"It's a pity that so far, I have only made the noble prince who has changed his title and made the highly valued eldest son who has no hope of inheriting the title. But you, the maid, are still calling the wind and rain in the court."

"But Chen Yichen, will you go to help the Duke obediently and restore him to the lintel of the Duke's mansion?"

When he talked about this, Zhu Ji's smile even more. In a sense, Chen Yichen had the same situation as him, that is, he was both speaking out for his mother!

"Won't."

Chen Yichen spoke these two words coldly, as if confirming Zhu Ji's conjecture.

"But the reason why I don't know is that the Duke Cheng's Mansion doesn't need me to shine the lintel, the eldest son alone is enough!"

This sentence made the smile on Zhu Ji's face frozen. Compared to "outsiders" like Chen Yichen, brothers who grew up with Zhu Yi know more about the talent and ability of this brother.

Sometimes Zhu Ji couldn't help but be jealous of Zhu Yi, why could he not eat, drink and have fun like other children of honor and relatives, and was always like a mountain that could not pass through, blocking himself!

"Then what are you doing here? Looking forward to my confidant or simply humiliate and make jokes?"

"Chen Yichen, I clearly tell you that I will not be convicted and punished. This game of chess has not been played until the end!"

Zhu Ji's face was filled with a confident smile at this moment. As long as there was no conviction and punishment, he would have a way to escape. Even the supporters had been arranged outside the city.

If it weren't for the Battle of the Capital, Yu Qian had swept through Mongolian spies and internal advisers, there might have been a scene of robbing the Ministry of Justice's prison.

"I don't expect you to reveal your accomplices, and you are not interested in watching any jokes. Instead, you will leave you with a lasting decency for your grandfather."

Zhu Ji would not simply say anything about Chen Yichen's threat. His expression changed drastically: "Do you want to kill me?"

After saying this, he saw that behind Chen Yichen, Wu Rui walked into the cell at some point, holding a white towel in his hand.

"I am the legitimate son of Duke of the Kingdom. Wu Rui, do you want to commit crimes?"
To be continued...