Signed to Zhu Cihong, Prince of the Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 239 239, Niu Jinxing persuaded Li Yan again, and Zhu Cihong took the lead
Li Yan left Dashun Palace worriedly.

Sitting in the carriage, watching the city of Xi'an being left behind in the streets on both sides, Li Yan couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

The Dashun Army has occupied the city for a whole year, but it has not brought back the prosperity of the city.

There are many houses on both sides of the street, their walls and gates have long been destroyed, and the rest of them stand there silently bearing the wind and rain, as if silently telling people how much the Dashun Army looted this place back then. Tragic.

There are few pedestrians on the street, and even fewer adult men. An old vendor is struggling to carry the goods on the pole, and his back is as stooped as a prawn. An eight or nine-year-old girl stands beside the old vendor. Next to him, a crisp shout came from afar.

"Selling tofu—selling tofu—"

The girl's voice was a little hoarse, obviously she had been shouting for a long time.

Li Yan glanced at the front and back of the street subconsciously, but found that there was no one else in the whole street except his own carriage.

Who can this tofu be sold to?

Li Yan was upset for no reason, and closed the window of the carriage heavily.

After a few seconds, Li Yan's voice came from the carriage.

"Stop the car and go get some tofu."

When Li Yan came off the carriage carrying a bag of tofu, the butler had a very strange expression.

Li Yan stuffed the tofu into the butler's hand: "Let the cook make tofu mixed with shallots."

The housekeeper responded subconsciously, then remembered something and quickly followed Li Yan: "Master, that man... is here again."

Li Yan was not in a good mood and said, "Which man?"

The butler hesitated to speak, and said softly, "That's the one named Niu..."

Li Yan stopped.

A moment later, Li Yan sat in the study, staring at Niu Jinxing in front of him expressionlessly.

"Mr. Niu, are you really tired of living?"

Facing Li Yan's almost reprimanded question, Niu Jinxing did not change his face, and said with a smile: "Master Li seems to be in a bad mood. Could it be that something happened during the court meeting just now? That's right, King Chuang You and I both know your temper, you are moody."

Li Yan snorted and said, "Mr. Niu, don't talk to me here. You and I are enemies now. If someone finds you with me, I will also be implicated. You go, from now on. We will not meet again from now on."

Niu Jinxing said with a smile: "It seems that King Chuang already knows the news of Zhang Xianzhong's death and the country's destruction, right?"

Li Yan's movements visibly froze, this time he chose to remain silent.

Niu Jinxing looked at Li Yan, smiled and said: "A few days ago, I came to persuade General Li, and General Li didn't think so at that time. So, what about now? Zhang Xianzhong has already been executed, and King Chuang will soon follow in his footsteps. Could it be that General Li really Are you willing to be recorded in the annals of history as a traitor, so that future generations will not be able to lift their heads because of your ancestor?"

Li Yan's face became extremely ugly, and he suddenly said coldly: "Seeing off the guests!"

Niu Jinxing laughed and stood up, cupping her hands towards Li Yan: "I believe that we will meet again soon."

In the Beijing City Palace, Chongzhen laughed out loud.

"Zhang Xianzhong is dead? Great, he is finally dead!"

At the end of the laugh, Chongzhen's face even became a little ferocious.

For many years, the two names Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong have been the biggest thorns in Chongzhen's heart. I don't know how many nights they have kept Chongzhen awake at night.

Now that Zhang Xianzhong is dead, the thorn in Chongzhen's heart can be pulled out for a long time!

Although only one can be pulled out for the time being, Zhang Xianzhong is already dead. Will Li Zicheng be far behind?
Not only Chongzhen, but all the important ministers of the Ming Dynasty present were delighted, and the hall was full of laughter.

"Your Majesty is wise, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is mighty, and the Great Ming Zhongxing is here!"

"Since Zhang Xianzhong is dead, the south of the Ming Dynasty can be pacified!"

"Next, as long as Li Zicheng, the thief chieftain, is eliminated, the universe will be wiped out and the world will be swept away!"

……

Although what many ministers said sounded like they were bragging, Chongzhen didn't take it seriously.

It's a happy day, what happened to Chui Chui Bi?
After a while, Chongzhen raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

There was a sudden silence in the hall, and everyone was waiting for Chongzhen's next words.

Chongzhen said: "Lang'er's memorial has already stated very clearly that after he regained the whole of Hubei, he will immediately move his troops northward and attack Li Zicheng together with Qin Liangyu's white pole army. The British Duke has also arrived in Henan now. Lang'er and the Duke of England marched together, trying to destroy Li Zicheng within the year, what do you think?"

After hearing this, all the ministers immediately said yes.

"What your Majesty said is absolutely true, just as it is!"

"It's time to get rid of these moths that endanger Daming!"

"Hit to Xi'an Mansion and destroy Li Zicheng!"

In the excitement of the crowd, Chongzhen nodded with satisfaction and said something else.

"I feel that Xun'er has grown up and it's time to take charge of his own affairs. So this time, I plan to make Xun'er the main general and the British Duke as the assistant. What do you think?"

There was a sudden silence in the hall.

All the important officials of the Ming Dynasty were present, and of course they all knew that in the past few battles Zhu Cihong was in charge of commanding, and the British Duke Li Guozhen was just a cover.

However, is it really necessary for the 16-year-old Crown Prince to be officially announced in front of the world?
Soon, Fan Jingwen, the chief assistant of the cabinet, expressed his opinion: "The old minister agrees! His Highness the Crown Prince is wise and powerful. If the people of the world can witness His Highness's heroic appearance with their own eyes, the people will naturally return to Ming Dynasty, which is a great thing!"

Li Banghua also said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will inevitably inherit the great rule in the future, and it is time to let the world know, and the minister agrees."

"I second the proposal!" "I also agree!" Other ministers also spoke one after another.

Although Zhu Cihong is very young, with his actions in the past year, he has already been recognized by these ministers.

Last spring, Li Zicheng besieged the capital, Zhang Xianzhong spied on Sichuan, and Jiannu might take advantage of the fire to loot at any time.

A year later, Li Zicheng was beaten and trapped in Xi'an, Zhang Xianzhong was wiped out, and Jiannu was also severely defeated one after another.

This is all Zhu Cihong's handwriting!
Chongzhen's brows were completely relaxed, and he spoke with a smile on his face.

"Wang Cheng'en, you immediately prepare a decree for me, instructing the prince to oversee the military affairs of Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, Sichuan, and Huguang. All officials and generals are under control. All orders from the prince will be treated as if I are here in person! Tell the prince again that he will definitely give it to me this time. Destroy this Li Zicheng and restore a bright future to the world!"

At this moment, Chongzhen was full of confidence.

With a son like this, my Ming Dynasty will definitely be able to do it!
(End of this chapter)