Toppling Wei Zhongxian and Xiong Tingbi was very important to Zou Yuanbiao, Gao Panlong and others, but the position of Governor of Liaodong was also very important.

Otherwise, even if Xiong Tingbi was captured, the position of Liaodong Governor was not necessarily within his grasp. If the more important position of Liaodong Governor was lost, wouldn't that be an even greater loss?

As for Wei Zhongxian, Zou Yuanbiao and others knew very well that it was really not easy to bring down a eunuch who was trusted by the emperor.

This is just an experiment. If it works, that would be great; if it doesn't, it would be like planting a nail in Wei Zhongxian's eyes before Your Majesty.

This is not the first time that a civil servant has done such a thing. What happened to Zhang Juzheng back then?

The Donglin Party had enough patience to wait, and even started with the crown prince, which they had done before. In comparison, the position of Liaodong Governor was the most urgent priority.

Of course, you can also attack Xiong Tingbi by the way, for example, it was Xiong Tingbi who killed Xue Guoyong.

Regardless of whether this happened or not, we should put the blame on them first and throw the dirty water on them. As long as the court starts investigating, it will be easy to deal with.

Public opinion forced Xiong Tingbi to resign, it's not like they haven't done that before.

So a vigorous movement to overthrow Xiong Tingbi began again. This time, the momentum and scale were very huge, and no one cared about Wei Zhongxian.

But it won’t delay anything. After all, Zou Yuanbiao is still investigating the case. We can wait until he finishes the investigation.

Forbidden City, Palace of Heavenly Purity.

Zhu Youxiao looked at the raindrops outside the window. This was the first rain since he came here, and Zhu Youxiao was a little dazed.

"Take an umbrella and go out for a walk." Zhu Youxiao didn't even look back, but just gave the order.

Chen Hong naturally did not dare to delay and hurried to prepare.

Holding an oil-paper umbrella, Zhu Youxiao walked in the Forbidden City in the drizzle. Although the sky was gloomy, his mood gradually became brighter.

"Your Majesty, the candidate for the Governor of Liaodong proposed by the cabinet has been submitted." Chen Hong walked to Zhu Youxiao's side and said softly.

"Who is in the first place?" Zhu Youxiao did not stop and continued walking.

Chen Hong quickly said, "Your Majesty, it's Wang Huazhen, the Right Censor-in-Chief and the Governor of Guangning."

Upon hearing this name, Zhu Youxiao was stunned. He turned to look at Chen Hong and asked, "Wang Huazhen, the governor of Guangning? Is Wang Huazhen still the governor of Guangning?"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Chen Hong said quickly, then added, "The cabinet also submitted a memorial from Wang Huazhen, the Guangning Governor."

Zhu Youxiao was stunned for a moment, then said, "Bring it here and let me see."

The memorial was soon presented to Zhu Youxiao.

Zhu Youxiao unfolded the notebook and began to read it.

In the memorial, Wang Huazhen described in detail the current situation of Guangning. When he arrived in Guangning, there were only a thousand weak soldiers. The following is Wang Huazhen's praise of his achievements.

The memorial states that Wang Huazhen had gathered over 10,000 scattered soldiers and refugees, and that he had also galvanized the people and sought to build a stronger morale by mobilizing them and establishing ties with the Mongols in the west.

In addition, he distributed millions of treasury funds and treated the Mongols with great hospitality, so the Later Jin became cautious and did not dare to advance further.

Once the time came, Wang Huazhen felt that he could join the Mongols in attacking the Jiannu. He had already contacted the Chaohua and other Mongolian tribes.

Looking at this question book, Zhu Youxiao suddenly laughed. He really didn't know whether to say that Wang Huazhen was naive or pure.

Give the Mongols one million from the treasury?

Zhu Youxiao didn't know what kind of people those Mongols were. Would they keep their promise?

Stop it. Surrender and then rebel again. Haven’t the Mongols done this kind of thing enough?

This is not just courting death, but courting death!

If a war really breaks out, these Mongols might turn around and stab you in the back, and then occupy Guangning. This Wang Huazhen is simply stupid!

More than 10,000 people were recruited? Can that still be called an army?

In Zhu Youxiao's view, the reason why these people joined Wang Huazhen's army was very simple, which was to have a meal.

They are not soldiers and do not want to fight. They just want to fill their stomachs. These people are actually refugees.

After handing the question book to Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao turned around and said, "Go back!"

Zhu Youxiao was in a very bad mood at this time. The Donglin Party was really good at talking but incompetent in doing things. It was just like what Zhuge Liang said in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms: "Though the pen may have a thousand words, the heart may not have a single plan."

First, Yuan Yingtai came up, who lost Liaoyang and Shenyang. Then Wang Huazhen came up, but this Wang Huazhen was not as good as Yuan Yingtai.

At least although Yuan Yingtai was stupid, he still dared to commit suicide in the end, but what about Wang Huazhen?

He raised over 10,000 people. Does this look familiar? It's the same damn thing Yuan Yingtai did in Shenyang and Liaoyang.

Zhu Youxiao wanted to curse, how could he have forgotten? That bastard Wang Huazhen was still squatting in Guangning!

Another reason why he is not as good as Yuan Yingtai is not because Yuan Yingtai dared to commit suicide, but because Wang Huazhen did something very amazing, which was that he betrayed the Donglin Party.

You should know that Wang Huazhen's status in the Donglin Party is not low. He is a disciple of Ye Xianggao. Needless to say, Ye Xianggao is a big boss of the Donglin Party.

Wang Huazhen was not good at military affairs, had little understanding of the Later Jin, looked down on the enemy, and was prone to boasting. He ignored the advice of civil and military officials and was particularly at odds with Xiong Tingbi.

He delusionally thought that Li Yongfang, who had surrendered to the Later Jin, would be his accomplice, and he also believed the Mongols' words that General Hu Duntu would send 400,000 reinforcements, so he wanted to win without fighting.

Huduntu has 400,000 troops?

If he had 400,000 troops, he would have destroyed Nurhaci and marched south to attack the Ming Dynasty. How could he still listen to you, Wang Huazhen?

In addition, all matters such as soldiers, armor, food, and camps were put aside and not asked about. Wang Huazhen was determined to make big promises and deceive the court.

The Donglin Party was in charge of the court. When Wang Huazhen and Xiong Tingbi fell out, Xiong Tingbi naturally had no support.

At that time, Wang Huazhen had already recruited 140,000 troops in Guangning, while Xiong Tingbi had no soldiers at Shanhaiguan and only held the empty title of General Manager. The two men resented each other and argued over everything.

This is the famous conflict between the economic governor and the governor. Xiong Tingbi advocated defense, believing that the people of Liao were not trustworthy, the Mongols were not reliable, Li Yongfang was not trustworthy, and there were many spies in Guangning, which was worrying.

Wang Huazhen, on the other hand, said nothing about defense, saying that once we cross the river, the people of Hedong will surely become our internal supporters. He also sent a letter to the court, saying that in August you can sleep soundly and receive my victory report.

As a result, Sun Degong and Lieutenant General Bao Chengxian led the escape in that battle, and the troops of Zhenwu and Luyang were also defeated. Liu Qu and Qi Bingzhong died in the battle of Shaling, and Zu Dashou fled to Juehua Island.

The Xiping defender waited for reinforcements but no one came, and he and the lieutenant general Hei Yunhe were killed in battle. Guangning fell, and everything happened exactly as Xiong Tingbi had expected!