Late Ming Dynasty: Oops, I am surrounded by the Donglin Party

After dealing with the matter of Marquis Huaining, Emperor Chongzhen restrained his smile and looked around at his noble relatives.

"The military preparations of the Beijing Camp have been neglected for a long time. I know that many people have been drinking the blood of the Beijing Camp for many years."

As soon as Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, many nobles and relatives began to sweat coldly. It was not just one or two days ago that the nobles and relatives had been drinking the blood of the Beijing troops. In fact, everyone knew about this.

"In consideration of your contributions today, I will not pursue the matter.

This matter ends here.

However! If a fire or theft occurs in the warehouse during this period, don't blame me for not thinking of the friendship of my ancestors.

I have finished my meal, please continue.

Marquis Huaining and Zhang Shikang followed me to the Qianqing Palace for a chat. "

After saying this, Emperor Chongzhen left the hall.

This was naturally Zhang Shikang's previous suggestion. The nobles and relatives had been forced to give up their property. No matter what, things had come to this, and pursuing the guilt of these nobles and relatives would only lead to unnecessary trouble.

However, Emperor Chongzhen still reserved the right to pursue the matter. To put it bluntly, if you are obedient in the future, he will not pursue the matter. If you cause trouble, you will not end up well.

After Emperor Chongzhen left, the nobles looked at each other in bewilderment. They all found that the emperor today was very different and gave people a feeling of being unfathomable.

The unknown is what is most frightening.

Huaining Marquis Sun Weifan glanced at Zhang Shikang and followed Emperor Chongzhen.

Sun Weifan was grateful to Emperor Chongzhen for appointing him as deputy general of the Beijing Camp, but this did not mean that Sun Weifan approved of all of Emperor Chongzhen's orders.

At least he was very dissatisfied with the promotion of Zhang Shikang to the commander-in-chief of the Beijing Camp.

In Sun Weifan's view, Zhang Shikang was just an uneducated and uneducated playboy, no different from his own son Sun Dasheng.

No, it seems that Sun Dasheng also became the sloppy person he is today because he followed Zhang Shikang.

It is really a joke to let such a playboy be in charge of the Beijing camp. When he meets His Majesty later, he will definitely ask His Majesty to revoke his decision.

It's not that he was greedy for the position of the commander-in-chief of the Beijing Camp. Sun Weifan just felt that it was too hasty to handle military affairs in this way. If it were someone else who knew a little about military affairs, Sun Weifan would not have such a big objection.

"Uncle? Uncle Sun?"

Sun Weifan was tall and had a big stride. Zhang Shikang trotted after him and said with a smile.

"What are you doing?" Sun Weifan sounded a little cold, without any awareness of being a subordinate.

"When your uncle sees His Majesty later, he will tell you that I am uneducated and unqualified to be the commander of the Beijing Camp. Your nephew is afraid that I will delay the important affairs of the court."

Zhang Shikang said to Sun Weifan very earnestly.

He really didn't want to work anymore. He originally thought it would be nice to be a consultant. Whenever Emperor Chongzhen had any questions or problems that couldn't be solved, he could just give suggestions and advice.

In this way, he can still continue to be the darling of the Duke's Mansion. It's good for everyone, and the feeling of just eating and waiting to die is really comfortable.

Sun Weifan stopped and turned his head to stare at Zhang Shikang as if he was looking at a ghost. Zhang Shikang's words just now were very convincing and he said everything he was thinking.

However, it made Sun Weifan, who was not good at speaking, unable to speak.

"Are you serious, nephew?"

If this is true, everyone will be happy. Sun Weifan even decided not to pursue the matter of this boy leading his son astray.

"It couldn't be more true. My nephew has no interest in military affairs except eating, drinking and having fun." Zhang Shikang nodded repeatedly.

"Don't worry, leave this to me." Sun Weifan was delighted, but he seemed to think that this was a bit unfair, and then he said:

"But my dear nephew, there is no need to feel ashamed. You are still quite good."

The corner of Zhang Shikang's mouth twitched, and he thought to himself, do you know what humility is? This word is used.

However, Sun Weifan was still very happy that Zhang Shikang took the initiative to give up his position. He suddenly thought of his son and thought that Zhang Shikang had a good relationship with his son, so he asked:

"Do you know where my son got the silver for his great victory?"

The corners of Zhang Shikang's mouth twitched again. Seeing that Sun Weifan was in high spirits, he could not bear to tell him the truth, so he just said he didn't know.

Sun Weifan shook his head without comment, and still said happily:

"But my son really made me proud today. I must treat him well with a meal and wine when I get home."

Zhang Shikang chuckled, but prayed for Sun Dasheng in his heart.

Soon, the two arrived at the Qianqing Palace. After some greetings, Emperor Chongzhen said happily:

"Shikang, how did I perform today?"

Over the years, Emperor Chongzhen had never been as confident as he was today. A big problem that had troubled him for many days was solved at a banquet. This was all thanks to Zhang Shikang. Of course, he also contributed a lot.

Emperor Chongzhen also rarely looked normal, as if he had accomplished something great and was waiting for others to praise him.

"Your Majesty is amazing. This acting skill would be amazing even in Hollywood. You deserve to be the best actor."

Zhang Shikang looked at Emperor Chongzhen and gave him a thumbs up.

Huaining Marquis Sun Weifan was a little confused. He could see that the emperor seemed to have a close relationship with Zhang Shikang.

"Where is Hollywood? What is the position of Best Actor? Is it that impressive?" Emperor Chongzhen didn't understand.

"Anyway, it's amazing. Your Majesty, how much silver did we get today?"

"It's quite a lot. I'm really shocked. Not counting the Jiading Earl's family, there are more than 4.6 million taels of silver. This is all thanks to you!"

Before this, Emperor Chongzhen knew that the nobles and relatives were rich, but he never imagined that they were so rich.

More than four and six hundred thousand taels! How much was the annual income of the Ming Dynasty?

Emperor Chongzhen now trusted Zhang Shikang very much, and Sun Weifan was recommended by Zhang Shikang. Moreover, they knew each other well, so the two of them spoke without any reservations.

But it was precisely because of this that Sun Weifan felt shocked. From what he said, it seemed that Zhang Shikang was the one behind today's Hongmen Banquet?

Isn't this boy a dandy?

How could he play with so many nobles at his fingertips?

"I have told Your Majesty before that the Ming Dynasty is rich and has always had a trade surplus with other countries. How could it be short of silver?

It’s just that the court didn’t receive it. Although the nobles and relatives had a little money, it was just that. The bulk of the money was not in their hands.”

Zhang Shikang thought for a moment and replied.

Emperor Chongzhen had no reason not to believe it, so he nodded naturally, and at the same time he guessed what Zhang Shikang meant.

“I really made a mistake with those people.

I really want to bring those people to justice, so that I can get rid of the hatred I have felt over the years."

"Your Majesty, don't worry. Once the Beijing camp has combat effectiveness, those people won't be able to escape."

"That's all we can do for now, but as for the Beijing Camp, how do you plan to reorganize it? Do you have any plans?"

"Every profession has its own specialties. Your Majesty should ask Marquis Huaining first."

As they spoke, both of them looked at Sun Weifan.

Sun Weifan's CPU was spinning so fast that it was almost smoking.

When did Zhang Shikang become so close to Your Majesty?

Who made Your Majesty make the wrong decision?

Who are those people?

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