Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Chu Ze stood on the high platform of the imperial palace, overlooking the entire capital.

From here, he could see the prosperity of the capital city, but he knew that this seemingly peaceful capital city actually had undercurrents.

The storm is coming, and he will personally lead this purge to root out all the enemies hiding in the dark.

"Your Majesty, the leaders of the Wu, Li, and Zhang families have all been detained in the Jinyiwei prison, and the interrogation is proceeding intensively."

"In addition, dozens of officials from the DPRK and central government who colluded with these three companies have been taken away for investigation."

Lu Bing walked behind Chu Ze and reported in a low voice.

Chu Ze's eyes moved slightly, and he asked in a cold voice: "Have those officials confessed?"

Lu Bing nodded and then said, "Most officials have begun to speak up, but they are obviously still hiding some of their more important accomplices."

"I believe there are deeper forces behind this."

"Especially the several dignitaries in Beijing who have close ties with the Wu, Li, and Zhang families. They have not made any moves so far. I'm afraid they are secretly planning a response."

Chu Ze smiled coldly, with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"Planning a countermeasure?"

"They are indeed smart, but what they don't know is that I have already placed spies around them."

"No matter how they plot, they cannot escape my control."

"Lu Bing."

"I want you to secretly inform all Jinyiwei spies to continue to keep a close eye on the movements of these dignitaries."

"If they have any unusual behavior, report it immediately."

"I don't want to see any more disturbances in the capital."

Lu Bing's heart trembled, and he quickly clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will make arrangements now."

Chu Ze nodded, then looked into the distance with a cold gaze.

"These powerful people, relying on the support of the aristocratic families, think they can stir up trouble right under my nose."

"They thought I would not do anything to them."

“But they were wrong.”

"This time, I want everyone to understand who is the sole ruler of this Ming Dynasty!"

Lu Bing nodded quickly and was about to turn around and leave, but he hesitated and stopped, whispering: "Your Majesty, the wealthy families in the capital are indeed a disaster, but I am worried that if I alert them, it may cause dissatisfaction among more people."

"By then, the situation in Beijing may become even more chaotic."

"I think it would be possible to control the most active families first, rather than wiping them all out at once?"

Chu Ze glanced at him coldly, with a hint of chill in his eyes.

"Lu Bing."

"Do you think I can still be merciful now?"

"These aristocratic families have been rooted in the capital for many years and have long regarded the imperial court as their own possession."

"If they are not completely eradicated, they will continue to stir up trouble in secret and even incite more local forces to oppose me."

"What I want is not temporary stability."

"What I want is for everyone to submit willingly!"

"Those who are dissatisfied only have two choices - either be completely wiped out, or kneel down and beg for mercy!"

"do you understand?"

Lu Bing's heart trembled, and he immediately clasped his fists and said, "I understand."

"I will fully cooperate with your majesty's plan and will not let anyone escape!"

Chu Ze nodded slightly, with a hint of cold murderous intent in his voice.

"Go."

"I will not let go of any force that dares to challenge the imperial court."

"Whether they are from aristocratic families, powerful people, or people from the underworld, whoever dares to be my enemy, I will completely eradicate them!"

Lu Bing quickly responded, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will make arrangements now."

Chu Ze watched Lu Bing leave, then turned around and walked back to the imperial study.

He stood in front of the desk, his eyes falling on an open map of the capital.

The map is densely marked with the distribution of various wealthy families and powerful people, as well as their network of relationships with officials in the court.

These aristocratic families secretly colluded with old officials in the court and local forces to form a huge network of interests.

And what Chu Ze has to do is to completely tear this huge network apart.

"The Wu family, the Li family, and the Zhang family are just the first step."

"Next, I will uproot all the forces involved one by one."

"I want everyone to know who is the true ruler of the Ming Dynasty!"

Just as Chu Ze was lost in thought, the eunuch Wang Gonggong quietly walked into the imperial study and whispered, "Your Majesty, the spy just sent us news."

"Several people in charge of the Wu, Li, and Zhang families have already begun to confess. They have given out the names of some powerful people in the court." "Among them are the Minister of Justice, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War."

"In addition, they also mentioned several wealthy gentry in Jiangnan and several local forces in Huainan."

"Your Majesty, do you want to take these people down together?"

Chu Ze narrowed his eyes slightly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Minister of Punishment, Vice Minister of Revenue, Right Vice Minister of War?"

"These people have always been very close to the aristocratic families. I have long suspected that they are involved with local forces."

"I didn't expect that they were the ones stirring up trouble behind the scenes."

"Eunuch Wang, pass on my order to immediately arrest the Minister of Justice, the Vice Minister of Revenue, and the Right Vice Minister of War."

"All officials who colluded with them have been suspended for investigation."

"I want to see all the forces involved, and not a single one should escape."

Eunuch Wang was startled and quickly whispered, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will go and pass on the order right away."

Chu Ze nodded slightly, with a sharp cold light in his eyes.

"Also, notify the Imperial Guards to mobilize all defense forces in the capital to closely monitor the movements of the major families and dignitaries."

"If anyone dares to resist, he will be killed without mercy!"

"I want the entire capital to understand who is the real master!"

Eunuch Wang quickly bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will arrange it immediately."

Chu Ze watched Eunuch Wang leave, then turned and walked to the window, looking at the sky outside the palace.

The situation in Beijing is on the eve of a storm.

All the undercurrents are stirring, and what he has to do is to suppress them all before they completely emerge.

Only in this way can we ensure the stability and long-term peace and stability of the Ming Empire.

"The Minister of Punishment, the Vice Minister of Revenue, the Right Vice Minister of War..."

"You have used your power to do so many shameful things over the years."

"Now, I will catch you one by one."

"Anyone who dares to be my enemy will not have a good end."

Just as Chu Ze was lost in thought, Lu Bing hurried into the imperial study again, with a hint of urgency in his expression.

"Your Majesty, I just received the news."

"After hearing the news, the Minister of Justice left the capital overnight and seemed to be planning to go to Jiangnan."

"And the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War are also plotting to escape."

"I suspect that they have received secret support from certain people."

Chu Ze smiled coldly, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

"escape?"

"They think that if they can escape the capital, they can escape my pursuit?"

"Lu Bing, order all Jinyiwei to block all the main roads out of the capital."

"Also, send out a pursuit team to capture them all."

"No matter where they flee to, I will bring them back to the capital and bring them to justice!"

"No one can escape!"

Lu Bing quickly clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will arrange it immediately."

Chu Ze watched Lu Bing leave, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.

"Minister of Punishment, Vice Minister of Revenue, Right Vice Minister of War, since you want to escape, I will grant your wish."

"

But no matter how far you run, you cannot escape my control."

"I will personally lead this storm in the capital."

"All forces that dare to be my enemy will be completely eradicated!"

"Whether it's a wealthy family, a powerful official, or a local power..."

"I will kill you all!"

Chu Ze said this coldly, then turned and walked back to the imperial study.

He knew that the storm had just begun.

Next, he wanted to let everyone see his Chu Ze's methods.

Anyone who dares to challenge his authority will not have a good ending! (End of this chapter)