In fact, Emperor Chongzhen must have a responsibility for the defeat of Song Jin. If he were wise and powerful, he would not have the opportunity to be decided by his ministers.

But he is the emperor after all, and he cannot be held accountable. Therefore, Zhang Mingwei did not say that.

Of course, in fact, Emperor Chongzhen had issued several self-criticism edicts under his ministers. This self-criticism edict actually tells the people of the world that I am guilty!

In history, no one who issued a crime edict would bring good results.

At this time, when he heard Emperor Chongzhen’s question, Zhang Mingwei said again: “I have recommended those people recommended by Yan Yingyuan to His Majesty, the pirate Gu Sanmazi, and a few of them who are officials in Jiangyin…”

Hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen quickly replied: "I have already approved this matter and the decree has been issued!"

After hearing this, Zhang Mingwei explained to several others: "This is to invade the Jianlu's mainland by sea, destroy the Jianlu's livelihood and reduce the Jianlu's ability to launch wars."

There was a reason for this in the memorials recommended by memorials. Most of the people present already knew about it, so when they heard Duke Xingguo's explanation, they nodded.

Then, Zhang Mingwei said: "In addition, we must plan the navy of Zheng Zhilong in Fujian and rebuild Dongjiang Town. Only in this way can the Jianlu be firmly nailed to Liaodong so that it cannot send troops to invade the pass!"

In terms of being a human being, Zheng Zhilong is definitely a good person, otherwise he would not have stood out from the many pirates. After getting older, he had a problem with his brain and eventually betrayed Emperor Longwu, and instead ended up exiling to Ningguta. It can be said that he was self-inflicted.

He became the king in southern Fujian, but at the same time he also paid attention to the management of the officialdom. So much so that the then governor of Fujian Xiong Wencan was very happy and was very reluctant to leave, even if he was promoted, he would not want to go.

In the court, few people knew the strength of Zheng Zhilong's navy, just like a little transparent one. This is true. In such a chaotic era in the Chongzhen Dynasty in history, the court never transferred his navy to do anything.

At this time, when he heard what Zhang Mingwei said, some people did not know what was going on in Zheng Zhilong, who was far southeast of the Ming Dynasty, so why did they connect him with the reconstruction of Dongjiang Town?

In response, Zhang Mingwei briefly introduced: "The southeastern coast of the Ming Dynasty is now up to the navy under his command. When he fought against the Liuluo Bay Sea, he issued a reward order for the entire southeastern Ming Dynasty. All ships in the southeastern Ming Dynasty were dispatched, and eventually defeated the joint navy of the Red Armor and the pirate Liu Xiang. However, his navy was actually recruited by pirates and only admitted that he should not be able to sell the imperial court's account. Therefore, to transfer his troops north, we must discuss it carefully."

After saying this, without waiting for them to ask questions, Zhang Mingwei said again: "In the end, we must cut off the news and supply sources of Jianlu in the pass and kill the traitors. Even if there are no other clues, we can start from the Chen Xinjia case. Only by doing these things, the Jianlu in Liaodong will never have a big impact on our Ming Dynasty."

Hearing this, except for Emperor Chongzhen, everyone else was very surprised. They had never heard of this news.

Min Hongxue, Minister of War, couldn't help but ask: "Duke Xingguo, would you say that Chen Xinjia and Jianlu colluded?"

It seems a little bit unbelievable between words.

"Will there be fewer Ming people who defect to Jianlu?" Zhang Mingwei heard this and asked back, "How many people in the Ming Dynasty officialdom now recognize money? Jianlu has robbed so much money, it is impossible for them to hide it at home and not take it out, right? In the cold land of Liaodong, why is Jianlu becoming stronger and stronger? Have you ever thought about it?"

After a pause, he continued to ask: "Every time the Jianlu entered the pass, it was the time when the imperial army wanted to wipe out the bandits. Not to mention, Jianlu plundered outside the pass, but it was not known that it was money and materials, but a large number of people. These people all need food. How could they support them to digest these people by looting from the pass? Therefore, there must be sources of information for their supplies!"

Hearing this, Min Hongxue immediately came to his senses and immediately said with a serious expression: "It's not that those profiteers did it. You can't get up early if you have any profit. As long as Jianlu gave enough money, they might be able to do this!"

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but sigh again and said, "I have never thought about this. Now that Duke Xingguo said this, there is a very high possibility. It's just a pity that I don't know who is Tonglu?"

As he spoke, he stared at Zhang Mingwei and asked again: "Don't Duke Xingguo knows which merchant is in Tonglu?"

"Yes, Duke Xingguo, if you know what kind of merchants are in Tonglu, you must be severely punished!" Du Yinxi also said in a hatred.

Seeing them like this, Liu Zongzhou said in a little puzzled manner: "Duke, do you say this is related to Chen Xinjia, and the news is conclusive?"

Listening to their questioning, Zhang Mingwei glanced at Emperor Chongzhen, and then replied to them: "There is evidence, but it cannot be taken out yet. But I have been investigating it for a long time, and there will be results soon."

If you do not disclose evidence, even if Emperor Chongzhen agrees, the civil servants recommended by Zhang Mingwei will not agree. Otherwise, the rich people in the world will be panic and the world will definitely be even more chaotic.

Even if it is framed, it will not work. If this is spread, it will not only whitewash the eight major Shanxi merchants, but will also leave a bad reputation in later generations, saying that factory guards are acting unruly and domineering, and they will rob someone who has money openly and secretly, which is even more cruel than extortion.

The reason why the court was the court was to establish an order. If there was no order, the world was in chaos. Although it was already in chaos now. If wealthy businessmen and scholars also participated in the rebellion, it would definitely not be the current scale.

There is a very famous example. The story of Shen Wansan in the early Ming Dynasty was widely circulated. Even with the power of Zhu Yuanzhang's founding emperor, it could not stop the pen from portraying him as jealous of Shen Wansan's wealth.

If we attack the eight major Shanxi merchants without telling evidence, it would be the story of the eight Shen Wansan, which would make future generations sympathize with the eight major Shanxi merchants. Of course, this is an off-topic discussion for the discussion in Wenhua Hall at this time.

However, the people present all understood this truth. Therefore, when Zuo Maodi heard Zhang Mingwei's words and knew that he was not doing anything randomly, he nodded and said, "The Duke is steady in his work, so it is best!"

Zhang Mingwei did not answer his words, turned to look at Emperor Chongzhen and said, "I don't know how much these Tonglu sinners have earned. If they kill them, not only can the military pay the Minister of War want, but also the subsequent supplies, money and food supplements along the Jizhen Great Wall can be completed in time, so as to ensure the stability of the Great Wall's defense line!"

The implication is that it is a fat sheep. This is similar to Heshen in later generations. There are prerequisites, that is, Heshen embezzled and the eight major merchants of Shanxi were all possessed. Then people would not sympathize with them, and at most they would feel that Chongzhen was rich.

When everyone heard this, they immediately thought of Duke Yuan Cheng. He was indeed a fat emperor. He had so much money, otherwise he would not be able to resettle the Liaodong military and civilians and complete the strategic layout of Jianlu.

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen immediately said to Zhang Mingwei: "Sir, this matter is very important, so please arrest this matter first!"

After hearing this, Zhang Mingwei naturally agreed, but then asked the civil servants present: "Money can help the gods, and we cannot underestimate those who can help the enemy. Therefore, the matters discussed in the palace today must be kept confidential."

Now Emperor Chongzhen has learned a lot. The civil servants who summoned to discuss matters were either recommended by Zhang Mingwei or obviously inclined toward Zhang Mingwei. In this way, there was no such thing as arguing with each other when discussing matters.

This is true, Zhang Mingwei revealed some content to them to calm their hearts. Otherwise, this rebellion, that rebellion, rebellion, and rebellion, to clear the emperor's side, etc., would really feel that the end of the world is already in its inability to avoid panic.

Now, Emperor Chongzhen actually knew through Zhu Ma that Zhang Mingwei had not finished the matter yet, so he was in a hurry to urge him to come back.

At this time, after Zhang Mingwei revealed such news, the atmosphere in Wenhua Hall became much better. Among them, Zuo Maodi, the Minister of Personnel, remembered something and reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Personnel where the Duke of the State has already collected a lot of money."

Speaking of this, he turned to look at Zhang Mingwei, and smiled again and said, "I heard that the threshold on the Duke's mansion was almost flattened by the gift-giving person, and I guess the income was also quite large!"

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he couldn't help but smile and said, "It seems that my reputation of collecting money and not doing business at Shanhaiguan has not yet reached the capital. It seems that I can collect more."

Emperor Chongzhen on the imperial throne laughed when he heard this.

The husband mentioned to him that giving gifts has become a trend now. Since this is the case, it would be better to accept the money and use it for the right way to avoid it. Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen mentioned all the officials recommended by Zhang Mingwei. Otherwise, Zuo Maodi would be crazy about this in front of the emperor.

Min Hongxue can confirm that this Duke Xingguo is probably not an official, and his behavior and actions completely ignore the rules of the officialdom. Those people still look at them from the old eyes and will definitely suffer a great loss.

Of course, then again, if Duke Xingguo had not had enough ability and the emperor's full trust, he would have definitely been traumatized by the official rules.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen saw that it was getting late, so he instructed Zhang Mingwei: "Thank you all the way back to the capital, so go back early to rest!"

What are you resting? This war is full of fire, so how can you have time to rest? Isn’t there another thief who has already rushed to Hebei? If he comes to the capital to make trouble, it may hinder the layout of the Great Wall’s defense line.
Chapter completed!