My father is Chongzhen? Then I have no choice but to rebel.

Chapter 25 Chongzhen: I suddenly feel like I’m okay again!

At the same time, after hearing Zhu Cilang's words, Chongzhen was stunned.

His mind went blank and he completely lost the ability to think.

However, Zhu Cilang didn't seem to intend to give him time to think about the problem, and even more explosive words popped out again.

"Besides them, I have also killed thirteen nobles today, and demoted or demoted fifteen others."

"There are about a thousand more people left to be killed tomorrow at noon!"

In an instant, Chongzhen's brain exploded.

Even Queen Zhou standing by was stunned with fear.

They all looked at Zhu Cilang with incredible eyes at the same time, as if they were looking at a monster.

It was obvious that Zhu Cilang's actions were completely beyond their imagination.
Without waiting for them to ask, Zhu Cilang reached into his arms and handed several lists to Chongzhen.

"Take a look! After reading this, you will know why I did this!"

Chongzhen took the list handed to him by Zhu Cilang woodenly, his eyes a little vague and he forgot the past.

In just a moment, Chongzhen's expression changed.

Of course he knew that the nobles had been drawing empty salaries from the Beijing Camp and the Five Military Commandery, but what he didn't expect was that the nobles had actually extended their hands to the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

You know, the Jinyiwei represents imperial power!
What on earth do these guys want to do?
Want to rebel?
Then he saw the list of people whose property was to be confiscated.

And the more than 30 million taels of silver and the gleaming 1,300 pieces of armor.
"Damn it! Damn it! They actually embezzled over 30 million taels of silver?"

"These Ming Dynasty parasites are going to eat up the Ming Dynasty!"

"And there are these 1,300 sets of armor!"

"What do they want to do? Not only have they devoured the Ming Dynasty, but they also want to usurp the throne?"

"Damn it! Damn it! They all deserve to die!"

"I will kill all nine of their clans!"

At this moment, Chongzhen was almost mad with anger.

He knew that the nobles were greedy, but he didn't expect them to be so greedy.

I never thought that they would dare to secretly hide 1,300 sets of armor!

Coupled with the death of his son Zhu Cihuan, this made his anger reach its peak!

He wished he could kill all nine clans of these nobles!
"More than 30 million taels. Including those that were voluntarily handed over, the total is about 50 million taels of silver and over 3 million taels of gold!"

Zhu Cilang said again.

Chongzhen was shocked again.

He had never dreamed of such money!
If he had this much money, how could the Ming Dynasty become what it is now?
In extreme anger, Chongzhen suddenly calmed down inexplicably.

He sat down on the chair with a dejected look on his face, then looked at Zhu Cilang.

Facing this rebellious son again, he didn't know what to say.

Because each of these things were things he dared not think about or do.

In just one day, his son actually did it!
He also obtained more than 50 million taels of silver for the Ming Dynasty!

After a long while, Chongzhen slowly said:

"You did a great job on this!"

Of course, it would have been better if there had been no rebellion.
Zhu Cilang just felt quite funny in his heart, because this was the first time Chongzhen spoke to him properly after he rebelled.

And still praising him.

Then Zhu Cilang said:
"Father, do you still think that I am incapable of governing this country?"

snort!
Chongzhen snorted again, and then said rather unconvincedly:

"I admit that you have some tricks up your sleeve! But have you ever thought about one thing?"

"Those nobles certainly deserved death, but they could serve as a check and balance for the civil officials in the court."

"Now that you've killed so many nobles, greatly reducing their power, won't the civil officials in the court become even more unscrupulous?"

Zhu Cilang smiled slightly. "I've already considered this matter. Soon, I'll take action against those civil officials."

"And I guarantee that more of them will die than the nobles!"

"I will make them give back all the money they have coveted."

Chongzhen was completely speechless.

Because judging from the previous cases of killing nobles, Zhu Cilang seemed to be able to do such a thing.

But this is too unbelievable. After all, he is just a thirteen-year-old boy. How could he have such deep thoughts and schemes?

As a father, he really feels ashamed of himself for this!
At this moment, looking at the list of confiscated property in his hand, he really wanted to return to the court and then use the 50 million taels of silver to do something earth-shaking.

After all, in his opinion, the reason why the Ming Dynasty became what it is today is because it has no money.

And now that he is rich, he can also save the Ming Dynasty!

That's right!

At this moment, Chongzhen suddenly felt that he was able to
Thinking of this, Chongzhen's tone suddenly softened.

"Ying'er, let me discuss something with you. How about..."

"Stop! I know what you're going to say, but forget it!"

But before Chongzhen could finish his words, Zhu Cilang stopped him.

Because without thinking, Zhu Cilang knew what Chongzhen would say next.

It's nothing more than letting him go back to be the emperor.

The Ming Dynasty finally saw some improvement, and Zhu Cilang would never let Chongzhen bring disaster to the Ming Dynasty again!

Seeing that he was rejected before he could even finish his words, Chongzhen became angry again!

"What a traitor! What a traitor!"

"You are a rebellious son who is plotting to usurp the throne!"

Chongzhen pointed at Zhu Cilang and cursed loudly.

Queen Zhou on the side was speechless.

He was fine just now, how come he suddenly became a rebellious son?
The previous conversation between Chongzhen and Zhu Cilang was also overheard by Empress Zhou. At first, Empress Zhou thought her son was too cruel.

But when I heard what those nobles had done, I suddenly felt relieved.

From the perspective of the Zhu family, each of these nobles deserves to die!

But then again, her father is also a nobleman of the Ming Dynasty!

Thinking of this, Queen Zhou hurriedly asked:

"Ling'er, does this matter involve your grandfather?"

"If there is, please don't kill him, Mother. After all, he is still my father and your grandfather!"

Zhou Kui, Marquis of Jiading, was Chongzhen's father-in-law, Empress Zhou's father, and also Zhu Cilang's grandfather.

To be honest, Zhu Cilang had no affection for his grandfather at all.

Because Zhou Kui has always been known for his greed among the nobles, he often lends money to ordinary people and then charges high interest.

To put it bluntly, it is usury!

Then, because of his special status, ministers and nobles in the court all attached themselves to him.

Sometimes he was asked to help investigate some things in the palace.

When the Ming Dynasty was about to perish, Chongzhen could not afford to pay military salaries and borrowed money from Zhou Kui. As a result, this guy was very stingy and only took out 10,000 taels of silver.

He even embezzled three thousand taels of the five thousand taels given by Queen Zhou.

This is not the worst thing. The worst thing is that according to some unofficial historical records, he was handed over to the Jiannu and killed by Zhou Kui.
All these things meant that Zhu Cilang would never let Zhou Kui go!

Of course, he couldn't be killed. After all, this guy was his grandfather. If he really wanted to kill him, not to mention anything else, he wouldn't be able to get past Queen Zhou.

So Zhu Cilang did not kill him, but instead raided his house.
A total of 3.2 million taels of silver were seized!
If nothing unexpected happens, Zhou Kui is still hiding at home crying!
(End of this chapter)