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

Chapter 1390 Imperial Majesty

Chu Ze stood in the imperial study, holding the last battle report from Jiangnan in his hand.

His gaze was like frost in the cold winter, revealing unquestionable majesty.

The rebellion in Jiangnan has been completely settled.

The Minister of Justice and the rebels of several major families in Jiangnan were all suppressed, and all the family leaders who participated in the rebellion were also brought to justice.

From the battle reports, we learned that all the major families in Jiangnan were strongly suppressed by the Jinyiwei and the garrison troops without exception.

All the private soldiers and military equipment hidden underground were seized.

Jiangnan, the land that had been dominated by aristocratic families and powerful people for decades, finally returned to the control of the imperial court.

"These aristocratic families are powerful."

"I have already given you a chance."

"But you are unrepentant and you are trying to fight against me with tens of thousands of private soldiers."

"In this case, there is only one way to go, and that is death."

Chu Ze said coldly, his tone filled with endless murderous intent.

He slowly walked to the window of the imperial study, looking into the distance with deep eyes.

"The aristocratic families in Jiangnan have finally been completely uprooted this time."

"But it's not enough."

"I want everyone to know that no matter where you are in the Ming Dynasty, if you dare to rebel against the imperial court, you will be doomed."

"All forces that dare to oppose me will have only one final outcome - death!"

While he was thinking, the eunuch Wang Gonggong quietly walked into the imperial study and reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, all the rebels in Jiangnan have been killed."

"The remaining remnants and vassals of the noble families are also being cleared out."

"During this operation, we seized more than 5,000 pieces of weapons, more than 3,000 sets of armor, more than 100,000 shi of food and supplies, and countless gold, silver and treasures."

"In addition, several major families in Jiangnan have almost been destroyed, and the local forces in Jiangnan have been completely disintegrated."

Chu Ze nodded, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"very good."

"These noble families have occupied Jiangnan for decades, seized a large amount of wealth and materials, and even secretly stored weapons in an attempt to compete with the imperial court."

"This time I will completely eradicate them and let everyone know that the majesty of the court cannot be violated."

"Eunuch Wang, convey my order."

"Order the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works to send capable officials to the south to take charge of all affairs in Jiangnan."

"All the confiscated property of the aristocratic families in Jiangnan will be confiscated and put into the imperial treasury."

"Any official who has any connection with the rebels will be held accountable."

"From today on, there will be no more aristocratic families in Jiangnan, only the laws of the imperial court!"

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

"I will convey your majesty's order right now."

Chu Ze nodded, then turned and walked to the desk, scanning the map on the desk with cold eyes.

"The aristocratic families in Jiangnan are ultimately nothing more than a pile of loose sand."

“Perhaps they think that if they control Jiangnan, they can influence the fate of the imperial court.”

"But they don't know that I have already made all the necessary preparations."

"From today on, all the powerful forces in Jiangnan will completely disappear."

"All wealth, land, and power belong to the court."

"I want to make Jiangnan the most stable territory of the imperial court."

"Anyone who dares to have other intentions will pay the price with blood!"

Just as he was lost in thought, Lu Bing walked quickly into the imperial study again, with a hint of urgency in his expression.

"Your Majesty, there is urgent military information from the border."

"The Mongolian army's offensive is getting more and more fierce. The frontline garrison has been fully defending, but the enemy is large in number and well-equipped. The frontline generals request Your Majesty to reinforce."

Chu Ze frowned slightly, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"Has the Mongol army's offensive intensified?"

"It seems that they have also noticed the news that the rebellion in Jiangnan has been quelled, and are eager to open up the situation on the border."

"Humph, they thought the rebellion in Jiangnan could hold me back, but I quickly suppressed it."

"Now, they are trying to use their superior military strength to break through the border defense positions. This is wishful thinking!"

Chu Ze said coldly, then walked slowly to the table, staring coldly at the border line on the map. "Order the border garrison to continue to hold their positions."

"Order the elite troops stationed in various places to provide immediate reinforcements."

"In addition, mobilize 50,000 elite cavalry to attack from both the north and south to encircle the Mongolian army at the border."

"I will catch them all in one fell swoop!"

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

"I will convey your majesty's order right away."

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

"Mongols, you have repeatedly provoked me over the years, and I have already lost my patience."

"Since you have offered yourself to me, I will completely defeat you and make sure you will never be able to invade the Central Plains again!"

Just as he was thinking, hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside.

A Jinyiwei commander walked into the imperial study with an anxious look on his face and reported, "Your Majesty, something unexpected has happened in Jiangnan."

"According to the news sent back by the spies, although the leaders of the Wu, Li, and Zhang families in Jiangnan have been beheaded, some of the remaining members of the families took advantage of the chaos to flee and headed south with a large amount of treasure and troops."

"They attempted to flee to the coast and seek refuge with the Japanese pirate forces overseas."

"Japanese pirates have been active along the coast recently. The situation along the coast of Jiangnan is complicated and there is a risk of unrest."

Chu Ze frowned slightly, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"The remnants of Jiangnan still dare to resist stubbornly and try to surrender to the Japanese pirates?"

"It seems that these remnants are really tired of living."

"Preach my will."

"Order the navy and garrison troops along the coast to immediately blockade all ports along the Jiangnan coast and not let anyone escape."

"Anyone who colludes with the Japanese pirates and attempts to flee overseas will be killed!"

"I will not let any of the rebels in Jiangnan go."

"No matter where they flee to, they will eventually meet with calamity!"

The commander of the Jinyiwei quickly clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will convey your majesty's order right away."

Chu Ze nodded and looked into the distance with cold eyes.

"Remnants of Jiangnan, since you refuse to give up, then disappear completely."

"I will personally order the eradication of all your roots, leaving you with nowhere to escape."

At the same time, ports along the Jiangnan coast have begun to be on high alert.

Teams of fully armed soldiers were stationed throughout the port, blocking all passages to the sea.

The remnants of Jiangnan tried to flee to the coast, but were intercepted outside the port by the imperial court's forces.

Several of the remnant family heads who had escaped were standing in a hidden dock with terrified faces, looking at the densely packed imperial soldiers outside, their eyes filled with despair and anger.

"How could this be?"

"Why did the court react so quickly?"

"Hasn't our plan been well-planned?"

"Why was it discovered anyway?"

A family head said angrily, his voice full of resentment and resentment.

The other family head was pale, with endless fear in his eyes.

"It's over..."

"We...are really finished..."

"The power of the imperial court is simply not something we can resist."

"If we can't escape this time, we'll all die!"

However, at this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside.

Immediately afterwards, a team of fully armed imperial soldiers rushed in and surrounded everyone in the dock.