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Li Chengqian said: "After Li Zicheng captured the capital, you upheld the last dignity of the Ming emperor and hanged yourself on Coal Hill."

Upon hearing these words, Emperor Chongzhen was struck by lightning and froze instantly.

His eyes widened, filled with shock and disbelief.

That look seemed to be questioning why fate was so cruel to him, and seemed to be doubting the truthfulness of what Li Chengqian said.

"Hanged on Coal Hill!"

Emperor Chongzhen murmured these words over and over again, his voice trembling slightly.

All kinds of images emerged in his mind, an ending he had never imagined.

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he had been trying hard to save the crumbling dynasty and never thought that he would end his life in this way.

His face turned pale and his body began to tremble slightly involuntarily.

The shock in his heart hit his soul like a surging wave. He couldn't imagine himself walking on such a dead end. The scene seemed to be right in front of him, yet so distant and unfamiliar.

"How is this possible? I... How could I..."

Emperor Chongzhen's words were intermittent, full of astonishment and confusion.

He tried to find a glimmer of hope, a possibility to deny this outcome.

But Li Chengqian's serious expression and firm tone made him understand that this might be the inevitable future unless he made changes now.

Emperor Chongzhen clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deeply into his palms, but he did not feel any pain.

His heart was full of contradictions and struggles, with fear of the future and unwillingness to accept his fate intertwined.

Li Chengqian continued: "Then, for some reasons, Wu Sangui surrendered to the Qing army, opened Shanhaiguan to allow the Qing army to enter the pass, and fought against Li Zicheng."

"You should be able to imagine the final outcome. Li Zicheng was defeated, his army was completely defeated, and the door to the Central Plains was completely opened to the Qing army..."

After hearing these words, Emperor Chongzhen's body shook violently and the shock on his face became more intense.

His lips trembled slightly and his eyes were full of fear and despair.

He seemed to see the tragic scene after the Qing army rushed into the Central Plains, saw the Qing army pouring into the Central Plains like a tide, and saw the Ming Dynasty's territory being shattered under its iron hoofs.

"No... This is impossible..."

Emperor Chongzhen's voice was hoarse and weak; he could not accept such an outcome.

He has been trying hard to resist foreign enemies and try to preserve the Ming Dynasty, but now hearing about such a future, his heart is filled with frustration.

His eyes became empty and he seemed to have lost his soul.

Emperor Chongzhen slowly stood up, staggered to the window, and looked out at the dark night.

His heart was filled with confusion and helplessness, and he didn't know how to face the impending disaster.

Li Chengqian was still talking to himself.

"If the Qing army occupied the Central Plains, it would be an unimaginable disaster."

"The Qing cavalry is fierce and brutal. They will show no mercy to those who resist."

"Once they set foot on the Central Plains, they will launch a frenzied attack like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey."

"The people will be the first to bear the brunt of their brutality. They will slaughter the people on a large scale, leaving rivers of blood and corpses everywhere they go."

"What a tragedy that was in Yangzhou for three days! Countless innocent people were killed, and the entire city of Yangzhou was plunged into a sea of blood.

The elderly, the weak, women and children were not spared, and the cries were deafening, it was a horrible sight.”

"The Jiading Massacre was even more heartbreaking. The once prosperous Jiangnan region instantly turned into a living hell. The people fled everywhere, but there was nowhere to hide. The Qing army's butcher knives were ruthlessly swinging at them, and life became so fragile at this moment."

Li Chengqian paused for a moment and observed Emperor Chongzhen's reaction.

Chongzhen's face was pale and his eyes were full of shock and fear.

Li Chengqian continued: "This is not an exaggeration. Once the Ming Dynasty falls, the Qing army will definitely act in this way.

In order to consolidate their rule, they did not hesitate to use bloody means to suppress resistance.

By then, the people will be devastated and the country will fall apart.

Chongzhen, you must recognize the seriousness of this situation!

If decisive action is not taken at this time, the Ming Dynasty will be doomed to failure.

You are the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the current ruler of China. You should seek welfare for the people and maintain peace for the country.

The situation is critical now. Your Majesty cannot hesitate any longer. You must act decisively and take effective measures to resist foreign enemies and defend the Ming Dynasty."

Li Chengqian's words echoed in the palace, and the atmosphere was heavy and depressing.

Emperor Chongzhen sat back on the dragon throne in a daze, his heart in turmoil.

He seemed to see those horrific scenes, and a strong sense of responsibility and mission surged in his heart.

Li Chengqian paused for a moment and continued, "Chongzhen, no matter what, you must hold on.

In this era, the Ming Dynasty has only a glimmer of hope under your rule, Chongzhen. Although you have many shortcomings, you are also the Ming Dynasty, and the only choice for the people to survive."

"If Li Zicheng gains power, he will surely bring chaos to the world. Although he may be brave for a while, he lacks the ability to govern the country, and the people under his command are a mixed bag, mostly a mob.

If he occupies the capital, he will plunder on a large scale to satisfy his selfish desires, and the people will fall into even deeper suffering.

The Qing Dynasty was even more harmful to the Central Plains. They were ambitious and had coveted the Central Plains for a long time.

Once they enter the country, they will rule with iron-blooded means, and their cruelty will be far beyond imagination.

The three days of Yangzhou and the three massacres in Jiading will be the nightmare of countless people.

Some of the decisions you're making now are wrong.

We must no longer be suspicious of military generals and must boldly delegate power to them. Only in this way can we allow them to serve the country and stabilize the situation first. As for power or not, that is a matter for the future.

You need to understand that the situation is critical now. If you continue to cling to the control of power, it will inevitably lead to people's separation and no one will work for you.

The top priority is to unite all forces that can be united to jointly resist foreign enemies.

Only by preserving the Ming Dynasty will we have the opportunity to consider the distribution of power."

Emperor Chongzhen listened to Li Chengqian's words and fell into deep thought.

He has always attached great importance to power, fearing that military generals would have too much power and threaten his rule.

But now after hearing these words, he had to re-examine his decision.

He knew in his heart that the Ming Dynasty was now on the brink of life and death, and if it did not reform, it would surely perish.

Emperor Chongzhen's heart was full of contradictions and struggles.

It was extremely difficult for him to give up power.

He was worried that once he gave up power, the generals would become independent and even betray him.

But he also knew that if he didn't do this, the Ming Dynasty would be hopeless............