Zhu Zhishu, the King of Shu, hesitated for a moment and said, "I want gold."
Chongzhen nodded: "Okay, I will arrange for people to prepare it right away."
Under the suspicious gaze of the crowd, the eunuchs in the palace began to move the boxes to the open space outside the palace.
When the lid of the box was opened, the golden gold came out.
After seeing this, everyone believed it without a doubt.
Without waiting for the boxes to be moved, Chongzhen waved his hand and ordered: "Prepare a banquet, I want to entertain all the clan members!"
The princes were somewhat confused.
Shouldn’t the next step be to judge the crime?
Severe punishment for the guilty and encouragement for the innocent.
Why did it change to eating?
Prince Zhu Chang of Zhao muttered in a low voice: "Shouldn't Xiang Zhuang be dancing with a sword at the Hongmen Banquet? Where is Xiang Zhuang? Why hasn't he come yet?"
The Zhou Wang Zhu Shaojiong beside him smiled and said, "Don't worry, it will come."
Prince Fu Zhu Yousong rebuked: "You two are too heartless, aren't you? We are all in the same boat. If we are in trouble, you won't be any better off."
The King of Zhao pouted and said mockingly, "We have been staying in the capital, neither participating in the rebellion nor resisting the national policy. Just for this reason, Your Majesty will not do anything to us."
Zhu Yousong was suddenly speechless.
After the food and drinks were served, everyone took their seats.
Chongzhen stood up and toasted everyone with the wine diluted with water.
The princes dared not not drink and drank it all in one gulp.
As the hot wine went down their throats, everyone began to relax their guard.
When he had almost finished drinking, Chongzhen raised his glass again, stood up and coughed twice.
The Fengtian Hall quickly became quiet.
Chongzhen said in a deep voice: "My fellow clan members, there are some things I have to say..."
King Zhao immediately responded: "Your Majesty, please teach me!"
"Alas," Chongzhen sighed, "I work hard for the Great Ming Dynasty day and night, but some of you not only do not support the national policy, but also secretly resist it. I am very disappointed!"
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