Emperor Chongzhen asked for a sword to kill all his wife and children, and then killed himself for his country. Who knows, he was blocked by someone pulling a sword. The person who blocked him was Xu Jianqiang.
Emperor Chongzhen said fiercely, "even you want to come anyway?"
Xu Jianqiang said, "emperor, tiger poison doesn't eat!"
"Can't you send it to the Chinese military camp to invite merit and reward?" said Suzhen
Xu Jianqiang said, "anyone can vote for Liu Yuanqiao, but I Xu Jianqiang can't. listen to Wei Chen, everyone can live!"
Emperor Chongzhen withdrew his sword and asked, "how do you live?"
Xu Jianqiang said, "there has always been a secret way for Weichen to leave the capital secretly. No one knows, and they have arranged identities and doubles for the emperor, Empress and princes. We can leave here without being aware. As long as we wait for Henan and take refuge in Marshal Zhu Xieyuan, we can naturally make a comeback."
Xu Jianqiang's words raised hopes for Empress Zhou and others and looked at the emperor with hopeful eyes.
The emperor listened to Xu Jianqiang's words and his face changed. Finally, he said, "I have millions of soldiers in the Ming Dynasty, and I have lost the land and the country. How can Zhu Xieyuan return to heaven? It's just a dying struggle, increasing the pain and increasing the suffering of the people? Let's not do it!"
Xu Jianqiang said, "emperor, this is a time of life and death. Don't daze!"
Chongzhen said coldly, "I have made up my mind. Don't persuade me again."
As a generation of emperor, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, since he lost his country, Chongzhen would not beg for mercy from his ministers, nor would he escape like a lost dog. Would he go to ruin with his country, ancestors and family temples? This is called the death of the king.
Xu Jianqiang burst into tears. He choked and said, "emperor, mole ants are still alive, not to mention people. As long as they live, they have the hope of making a comeback."
Chongzhen said desperately, "there is no hope, there is no hope anymore!"
Xu Jianqiang said, "emperor, why are you confused at the critical moment? If you keep the green mountains, you are not afraid of no firewood!"
Chongzhen said, "I am not confused. I must explain to my ancestors and the people all over the world."
At this time, empress Zhou suddenly broke in and said, "emperor! I have been married to the royal family for ten years. The emperor never listens to my words. As a result, I have nothing to say. But today, I have said that I can die for my country, but my children are young. Please give them a way to live."
At this time, Xu Jianqiang also advised: "the tiger is the respect of all animals. Who dares to attack its front? Only in person and review it step by step."
When Emperor Chongzhen looked at his young and lovely child, his heart couldn't harden. If possible, he didn't want his children to be buried with him, or he didn't want to have future generations to enjoy the incense of future generations at the Double Ninth Festival of the Qingming Festival?
The greatest misfortune of the Apocalypse emperor is that he has no offspring. Even if he is the son of heaven, he has been criticized. He lost his country and became the king of the subjugated country, but how can he get to the point of losing his children and grandchildren.
But he also knew that the princes were young and had no ability to survive. He said to Xu Jianqiang, "are you sure?"
Xu Jianqiang said: "I have considered this possibility, so I have prepared doubles for the emperor and the queen. We can kill the doubles at the critical time, and then come to a golden cicada to get out of the body. After the wind, we will quietly leave the capital and go to Henan. Everything will be good."
Emperor Chongzhen said, "Henan may not be peaceful." now he understands that the whole world has been lost. It is impossible to hold the offensive of the Chinese army in Henan's four battle fields.
Xu Jianqiang said: "there are other backroads. I have prepared a sum of money. Even if I can't make a comeback, I can let everyone live a rich and carefree life."
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen burst into tears. He said, "the board knows the loyal officials, and the wind knows the strength of grass. At this time, none of so many scholars and bureaucrats who are deeply indebted to the emperor stand up. Instead, you Xu Jianqiang are loyal to the country. I'm very pleased. I don't see the wrong person. I wish I could use it again early, otherwise I won't be here."
Xu Jianqiang kowtowed and said, "the emperor treated me as a national soldier, and I should repay him as a national soldier."
Empress Zhou knelt down and said, "Xu Taifu! Everything is entrusted to you."
Xu Jianqiang was stunned and quickly saluted back. He said, "these are what slaves should do. How dare you say thank you?"
Empress Zhou said, "you are the only civil and military official in the Manchu Dynasty who stands up when the country is in danger. The country is broken and the family is destroyed. The palace dare not survive. In this way, the grand Fu can take the princes out and make a report in the afterlife of the Palace."
Xu Jian said in surprise, "emperor! Queen, won't you leave together?"
Emperor Chongzhen said, "I and the queen are the biggest goal. If we don't die, the enemy won't relax. Only when we die will you have a glimmer of vitality."
Xu Jianqiang was right when he thought about it. He didn't dare to speak any more. The Liu family's rebellion was successful and invaded the capital. We must kill the emperor before we can rest assured. Otherwise, there will be endless trouble and all kinds of people will be hunted and killed on a large scale.
Just like when Zhu Di was dealing with emperor Jianwen, he refused to believe the body of emperor Jianwen and tossed so many things.
If the emperor and queen stay, it will be different. If they are gone, the matter will be over, even if it is done, but it can play a role of cover for them.
But as a minister, how dare he say such a thing? Just when Xu Jianqiang thought about it, the emperor knelt down to him and worshipped him with great gifts.
Xu Jiancheng was shocked and said, "emperor, you're going to kill Wei Chen."
Emperor Chongzhen said, "Xu Aiqing, I have one thing to trust."
Xu Jianqiang said, "emperor, if you have something to do, please tell me. Don't say such words."
Emperor Chongzhen said, "the Ming Dynasty has perished, and you and I will no longer be kings and ministers. At this critical moment of life and death, I really can't let go of the prince and princess, so I'll entrust them to you. Don't mention the matter of rejuvenating the country and revitalizing the ancestral industry. I just hope you can bring them up, marry and have children, and multiply offspring. Just be an ordinary person?"
Xu Jianqiang said tearfully, "I will obey your orders."
Instead of standing up, Chongzhen said, "this is not a will, this is a request and trust?"
Xu Jianqiang said: "I will never give up my life. As long as I have one breath, I won't make the prince and princesses suffer any injustice or pain. If there is a half empty word, discipline the sky and thunder, and don't die well."
Emperor Chongzhen said, "Xu Aiqing, you are a loyal minister. I don't need to make this oath. I believe in you. I don't need to make this poisonous oath. I also believe."
Chongzhen ordered his two sons and his daughter to kneel down in front of Xu Jianqiang. He said, "from today on, Xu Aiqing is not your minister, but your elders. He must give a paternal gift, old three! From today on, your surname is Xu, and you will inherit the incense of the Xu family and bring him back to his old age."
The children didn't know anything at all, but they also knew that it was a critical moment of life and death. They didn't dare to listen to their father's words. Yiyan knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Xu Jianqiang.
Xu Jianqiang burst into tears. At this moment, he was moved to the extreme and excited. In the past, he did it with blood and righteous anger. However, since the emperor had such an arrangement, he knew that he had a great responsibility.
In the past, Xu Jianqiang was obsessed with fame and had no children. Later, he failed to murder Liu Yuanqiao. On the contrary, he became disabled for life, became a disabled person, and could not inherit his family.
Originally, he was deeply regretted. In this era, there are three unfilial, and no offspring is great. As a eunuch, he is the biggest unfilial. Even if he was appointed an official and pursued for three generations, he can't hide this defect.
It's a great honor for the emperor to treat him so courteously that the prince and Princess recognize him as their father! Such trust and reuse, in addition to breaking to pieces, there is no reward.
Xu Jianqiang knocked his head several times on the ground. He didn't speak, but his expression has let everyone know that he will protect his children even if he works hard.
Empress Zhou had always been pale and sad. At this time, when she saw her children taken over and protected by Xu Jianqiang, she was relieved and smiled.
Xu Jianqiang's ability is very strong. He is one of the strongest people known by Empress Zhou. Protecting several princes by him will certainly protect their peace and tranquility and let them live a good life.
Moreover, there is no need to worry about Xu Jianqiang's loyalty. On the occasion of the collapse of the country and the family, the officials of the imperial court are flying in great danger. Only Xu Jianqiang rushed into the palace to protect the emperor. Few people can match his loyalty. It is estimated that he will do this job well. Thinking of this, empress Zhou smiled happily and stood up, He saluted Xu Jianqiang again and said, "thank you, too Fu Xu."
Xu Jianqiang bowed back. He knew that the emperor and queen had the will to die. On the one hand, it was to die for the country and on the other hand, it was to cover their retreat and win time. Time was so precious that he would no longer waste it. He made a big gift to the emperor and queen again, and then took the hands of the princes and left.
Xu Jianqiang was a Taifu, a real Taifu. He taught the children to read. The children listened to him, especially when they heard the instructions of their parents, and then obediently followed him.
Although they are very young, they all know that something important is wrong. When they say goodbye today, they are afraid that there will never be a day to see each other again, so they burst into tears and reluctantly give up, but they were dragged away by Xu Jianqiang.
Wang Chengen sent Xu Jianqiang out. Wang Chengen said, "Xu Gongzhong has a strong liver and courage. His righteousness is thin. I hate to meet him early!"
Xu Jianqiang knew that Wang Chengen was determined to die with the emperor. He was so loyal and righteous that he was admirable. He said, "the prince has some unfulfilled wishes. I can do it for him."
Wang Chengen said: "Wang, a eunuch, is carefree and able to serve the emperor. It's a great fortune. What's the unfinished business? Today, the Ming Dynasty is broken and the family is destroyed. How can there be an egg? Since ancient times, loyal officials don't serve the two masters, and martyrs don't serve the two husbands. Someone is determined to follow the emperor. Xu is noble. He admires him very much and should be underground. He prays for you. I wish you peace, happiness and longevity. Come Goodbye. "