Chongzhen revived the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 1 My brother should be Yao and Shun
"My brother shall be the king of Yao and Shun!"

With these words echoing in his ears, Zhu Youjian walked out of the palace in a daze.

He really couldn't believe that he had become the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty - Emperor Chongzhen Zhu Youjian.

Now, it is the time when Emperor Tianqi is seriously ill and plans to pass him the throne.

"Your Highness, what is the order from the palace summons?"

Returning to Prince Xin's Mansion in a daze, Zhu Youjian saw a slender eunuch with no covering of his lips interrupting his thoughts. He felt a little unhappy and worried that he would reveal his flaws if he spoke too much. He ignored his words and ordered :
"Hurry and get ready, I want to pray for my brother!"

The eunuch didn't dare to ask any more questions and hurriedly arranged for someone to set up a prayer shrine.

Seeing that he was quite diligent in doing things, Zhu Youjian nodded slightly.

Seeing that the shrine was decorated, he drove the others out and offered incense and worship alone to pray for Emperor Tianqi.

The rest of the people did not dare to disturb and could only watch outside. When Xu Yingyuan, the inquiring eunuch, saw this scene, he thought of the word "prayer" mentioned by Zhu Youjian, and guessed that Emperor Tianqi might be in poor health.

This made Xu Yingyuan feel as anxious as a cat scratching his head, and he ordered the other servants:
"You guys stay here and I'll go find out the news."

He hurried out of Prince Xin's Mansion and went to find his close friend Wei Zhongxian to find out the news.

However, while walking on the road, Xu Yingyuan suddenly had a change of thought and went to see Tu Wenfu, the eunuch in charge of the imperial horse supervisor.

Unaware of Xu Yingyuan's movements, Zhu Youjian knelt and sat in front of the shrine, feeling countless familiar and unfamiliar memories swirling in his mind.

It wasn't until a long time later that he felt his consciousness gradually clear:

"Zhuang Zhou Mengdie?" Butterfly Dream Zhuang Zhou? 』

"Did I dream about the hereafter?" Or am I dreaming back to my past life in the future? 』

It felt like a big dream, and Zhu Youjian felt that his consciousness was clearer than ever.

Whether it is the Four Books and Five Classics that I read in this life, or the books and materials that I read in the previous life, I can recall them clearly.

This feeling is like the legendary memory palace.

Perhaps, in the future, you can ask Matteo Ricci’s disciples for advice on Western notation!

With his thoughts flying, Zhu Youjian quickly thought of the Thai-Spanish missionary known as Mr. Li or even Lizi, and the memory method he passed on.

However, these are things for the future. Now, the most important thing to Zhu Youjian is his upcoming succession——

According to some historical knowledge in his mind, this succession was generally smooth.

However, the dangers involved cannot be underestimated.

In any case, he is not the emperor now, not even the crown prince——

You must be careful and careful not to reveal any flaws!

Thinking about the dangers in the succession of the crown prince and the crown prince's brother in the history books, Zhu Youjian decided to stop quietly and adapt to life while looking forward to a smooth succession like in history.

At this time, of course he didn't know that his personal eunuch Xu Yingyuan was running for his throne.

In the foreign residence of Tu Wenfu, the eunuch in charge of the Royal Horse Supervisor, Xu Yingyuan asked hurriedly after seeing Tu Wenfu:

"Tell me quickly, what happened in the palace today?"

"Why do you have to pray for His Majesty when His Highness comes back?"

"Is it your Majesty..."

Pointing to the sky, Xu Yingyuan said no more.

But both he and Tu Wenfu knew the meaning of the words, which was to ask Emperor Tianqi if he was about to visit heaven.

Tu Wenfu has an elegant appearance, is good at writing, and is very scheming.

Seeing Xu Yingyuan asking himself hurriedly, he was anxious about the changes in the situation after Emperor Tianqi died of illness, and suddenly let go of his worries——

Because he already knows that no matter how the situation changes, he can now deal with it calmly.

No matter whether King Xin uses Xu Yingyuan after he ascends to the throne, or continues to use Wei Zhongxian, he, the eunuch of the royal horse supervisor, will not move.

Now he has the capital to sit back and watch the storm!
Therefore, Tu Wenfu quickly calmed down and said calmly:
"Uncle, why are you so anxious?"

"You are taking care of my nephew in the palace, and you recommended him to Eunuch Wei." "Can I not tell you any news in the palace?"

With that said, Tu Wenfu looked around, whispered in Xu Yingyuan's ear:

"Your Majesty has been in poor health since May."

"Last month, Lu Xinchen, the brother-in-law of Huo Weihua, Minister of the Ministry of War, went to Xianfang Linglu to drink it and said it was the essence of rice grains."

"Your Majesty felt it was very sweet when he drank it at first, but later he found it too watery and asked the Imperial Pharmacy not to steam it."

"Since then, Your Majesty's body has become increasingly swollen, and the medicine and stones are ineffective. It seems that he will not be able to hold on for much longer."

"Eunuch Wei is resentful of Huo Weihua because of this. Huo Weihua is so afraid that he wants to give the credit for the battle of Ningjin to Yinzi to Yuan Chonghuan, escape by himself, and make a comeback in the future."

"Tell me, if His Majesty can still be saved, would Huo Weihua be so afraid?"

Xu Yingyuan felt ecstatic in his heart, but pretended to be sad on his face, saying sadly:

"So, Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."

With the same sad look on his face, Tu Wenfu nodded and said:
"Probably this month."

"This matter has attracted the attention of the ministers. The reason why Your Majesty summoned King Xin today is because Huang Liji, the chief minister of the cabinet, led hundreds of civil and military officials to the palace gate to greet him."

"After His Majesty summoned them at Xinuang Pavilion of Qianqing Palace, he then summoned King Xin."

"After all the officials know about this matter, they should still meet with His Majesty tomorrow to request for arrangements for the funeral."

Suppressing his inner joy, Xu Yingyuan said excitedly:
"Then what do you think will happen tomorrow?"

"Will Your Majesty register the king as the crown prince?"

I can't wait to confirm King Xin's succession to avoid any accidents.

After Tu Wenfu heard this, he frowned and said with some uncertainty:

"It stands to reason that it should be, but I'm afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?" Xu Yingyuan asked.

"I'm afraid Eunuch Wei won't give up and has other ideas!" Tu Wenfu said in a low voice.

Not sure why, Xu Yingyuan said:

"Other ideas?"

"Any other ideas?"

"The prince born to Concubine Ren Rong was frightened to death by the incident at Wang Gongchang last year."

"The other princes also died in mysterious circumstances, and some even had no chance to be born."

"It's already come to this, what else can Eunuch Wei do?"

There was no immediate answer. Tu Wenfu pretended to be worried and said to Xu Yingyuan:

"My nephew will inquire carefully, uncle, just don't worry!"

"But uncle, you must be careful and don't show your intention to compete with Eunuch Wei now."

"When His Highness ascends to the throne and I become the eunuch of Bingbi, it won't be too late to argue with him."

"Perhaps Eunuch Wei has already understood the situation by then and asked uncle to save his life!"

Hearing this, Xu Yingyuan grinned and couldn't help laughing.

Thinking of Wei Zhongxian's power, he felt like a fire was burning in his heart. He wished that His Highness King Xin would ascend to power immediately and become nine thousand years old himself.

Seeing him like this, Tu Wenfu also laughed secretly in his heart. He was already planning which people to pull in to advance and retreat with him.

Both of them have their own thoughts, and both feel that a bright future is waving to them.

　"Chongzhen Changbian": (August 11) Emperor Xizong leaned on his couch and said to Emperor Gu: "Come, my brother will be Yao and Shun." The emperor was too afraid to respond.

　　"Zi Zhong Zhi": In the royal palace, there are two chief and deputy officers, and dozens of treasure officers. Those who follow Xu Yingyuan are the same officials who are against the virtuous, and the old uncle who is Tu Wenfu.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)