The Ming Dynasty talker in the box

Chapter 4 The Last Days of the Ming Emperor

Want to attack Beijing?
If the man lying on the bed is really Li Zicheng, then according to the detailed records in the history books, he took the city of Beijing almost without bloodshed, and there were no obstacles or accidents during this period.

So why is he lying on the bed now, as if he is possessed by an evil spirit?He had a deep hatred for the Ming Dynasty and wanted to overthrow the Zhu family's rule all the time. He did not need the advice of his ministers at all.

Are historical records wrong?Li Hengqu thought for a moment and then understood:

Most of the events recorded in history books are macroscopic events, and it is impossible to write down all the small details of the events one by one.

Therefore, the Ming Dynasty will perish in the next few days. This is the general trend and will not change because of some small details that are not recorded in history books.

Unless...God doesn't want the Ming Dynasty to collapse and interfere in human affairs.

And now I am that God, hehe...
Li Hengqu touched his nose:

"Although among the feudal dynasties, I have a good impression of the Ming Dynasty, which did not claim vassal status or pay tribute, but the change of dynasties is an objective law of history and the expectations of the people. I have no right to make choices for them.

And I’m just going to be a spectator for now! "

He originally planned to continue watching for a while, but this guy who looked like Li Zicheng really seemed to have no interest in anything.

No matter how much his subordinates tried to persuade him, they didn't give any response. They could only stare at the top with his dull eyes, as if they were trying their best to see through something.

Li Hengqu felt bored. Since the emperor was not good-looking, he should go see another emperor.

How did the Ming Emperor spend his last days?If this were to be a live broadcast, the number of people watching would probably overwhelm the server.

He remembered that there was a square city in front of the army. He crossed it and then zoomed in. When he saw the Forbidden City complex, he finally determined that this city was Beijing, and the army outside could only be Li Zicheng. Dashun Army.

However, the Forbidden City was really big. Li Hengqu searched inside for a long time before finally finding the person he was looking for...

AD 1644, March [-]th.

Zhu Youjian, Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, was only 34 years old. At this moment, his temples were white, his wrinkles were becoming more and more obvious, and he was riddled with old age. He had long lost the vigor he had when he first ascended to Dabao.

As a descendant of the Zhu family, do I really want to give up my country and go to the south to be a peaceful emperor?

Zhu Youjian held a briefing from Supervisor Li Jiantai in his hand. The briefing suggested that the emperor move south immediately and send the prince to Baoding. After he led the remaining troops to receive the prince, he would go south to explore the way for the emperor.

Zhu Youjian understood the meaning expressed in the memorial: "The war in the north is hopeless. If the Ming Dynasty wants to continue, it can only move south."

It has been more than seventeen years since I succeeded to the throne. I have worked hard and slept hard every day, and I have never dared to slack off for a moment. Now that the country has reached this point, it is God who wants to destroy our Ming Dynasty, and it is not my fault.

Now some ministers are advising me to move south. Although I feel sorry for my ancestors, my move south is not to settle down in a corner, but to preserve the Ming Dynasty. When the situation changes, I can go north again and regain my land.

After Zhu Youjian completed his psychological construction, he made up his mind to move south. He no longer hesitated. He put aside his shame towards his ancestors and survived first. So he summoned the important officials in the court to discuss Li Jiantai's proposal to move south.

As a result, after a minister heard this proposal, he strongly objected:

"By first moving the prince to the south to stabilize the situation, is it to imitate Tang Suzong's behavior of establishing himself as emperor in Lingwu and evading Tang Xuanzong?
After Zhu Youjian listened, he was shocked, why didn't I think of this?Although the prince is usually of good character, facing the temptation of the throne, he cannot guarantee that he will not be disloyal. No, I cannot take this risk.

"Since we have this concern, please let me discuss other plans."

Zhu Youjian waited for a moment and found that none of the ministers spoke. He was immediately angry, but he still asked patiently.

These ministers were still looking at their noses and hearts, and they were all silent without saying a word.

Zhu Youjian finally understood that the important officials in front of him did not care about his life or death at all. Perhaps someone among them had already contacted a new owner and was just waiting for his death so that he could change his official uniform and continue to be his official. .

He angrily yelled: "I am not the king of the subjugation of the country, all the ministers are the ministers of the subjugation of the country!" After saying this, he walked away.

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Is this a real scene that happened in history?An emperor, a ruler with endless privileges, once abandoned by his subordinates, can only become an incompetent and angry pitiful person.

Li Hengqu was thinking that if he were put into Chongzhen's position, he would probably be even more angry and desperate than Chongzhen.

When this person is unlucky, what he fears most is not that there is no one around him who can help him, but that those who can help him look on with cold eyes, and even wish you to die quickly.

And I am the one who can help him. It is very simple for me to save his life. I can just pick him up and throw him to Jinling. However, as Chongzhen is an important figure in history, if I help him, it will definitely seriously interfere with the process of history. .

Although I only saved his life, the fate of tens of millions of people may be affected by me.

Well... Let's take a look again. Although I also want to see a different history, but again, try to be a bystander, unless you really can't help it...

AD 1644, March [-]th.

Zhu Youjian asked the eunuch Wang Chengen beside him: "When will Ping Xibo Wu Sangui's army arrive in Beijing?"

Wang Chengen: "Your Majesty, Ping Xibo is leading 5000 soldiers to rush towards Beijing city day and night."

Zhu Youjian was surprised: "Only 5000 soldiers?"

Wang Chengen whispered: "Your Majesty, this is the only army coming to serve the king at the moment. I hope your Majesty will make plans in advance."

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AD 1644, March [-]th.

Zhu Youjian found two cronies to discuss moving south. He asked one of them:

"A few months ago you said you would gather the rebel army to protect me from moving south. I was misled by the treacherous officials and failed to listen to you. Is it possible to protect me from moving south now?"

How can you raise a rebel army if you don’t have money?The man slandered and excused himself: "Now that people's hearts are in chaos, I'm afraid I won't be able to recruit even a single rebel army."

After hearing this, Zhu Youjian felt agitated again. He pulled the two of them and continued to ask:

"Can you two dear ladies take your servants and escort me south?"

The two of them replied: "The imperial court stipulates that you cannot keep any servants in the capital. I don't have any servants in my family."

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AD 1644, March [-]th.

Zhu Youjian took eunuch Wang Chengen to Meishan Mountain and was in a daze for a while.

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AD 1644, March [-]th.

Your Majesty, Your Majesty...

Eunuch Wang Chengen ran towards Chongzhen's palace with a happy face.

When Zhu Youjian heard this urgent voice, his heart tightened. Did Li Zicheng break into the city so soon?
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I am so happy. The news just came that a plague has broken out in the rebel army."

Chongzhen sat up suddenly: "Plague?"

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　Dear gentlemen, please collect and read, thank you...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)