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

Chu Ze sat in the imperial study, his eyes fixed on the memorials in front of him.

These documents from various places included war reports as well as information on the progress of the court's administration and tax reforms.

Under his iron-fisted rule, the Ming Dynasty was gradually restoring stability, but Chu Ze understood that in order to truly make this land prosperous, it was crucial to eradicate corruption and stubborn diseases within the court.

"Tax reform in Jiangnan has already begun, and tax revenue is gradually flowing into the national treasury."

"However, many local officials mentioned in the Ministry of Revenue's memorial are still defying orders, and some are even hiding their identities."

"These corrupt officials have long been corrupt and must be eradicated."

Chu Ze slammed the memorial in his hand on the table, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"I want to rectify the administration of officials and let all officials know that the majesty of the court cannot be challenged."

He stood up, walked slowly to the window and looked at the sky outside.

"I will not give those parasites in the officialdom any chance to breathe."

"From today on, I will personally clean up the power network of the Ming Dynasty and wipe out all the corrupt forces in one fell swoop!"

While Chu Ze was thinking, Lu Bing walked quickly into the imperial study and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I have begun investigating the behavior of officials in various places in accordance with your Majesty's order."

"But I found that many local officials colluded with each other, forming a huge chain of interests."

"They used their power to embezzle taxes and even obstructed the court's tax reform process, trying to resist the court's orders."

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

“Officials colluding?”

"These people are so bold that they dare to act so presumptuously under my nose!"

He said coldly: "Lu Bing, I want you to lead the Jinyiwei to thoroughly investigate all officials related to tax corruption."

"Anyone who dares to disobey orders will be severely punished!"

"Especially those officials from aristocratic families who control local taxes. If they conceal anything, their property will be confiscated and they will be punished immediately!"

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

"I will immediately mobilize the Imperial Guards to thoroughly investigate these corrupt officials."

Chu Ze looked sharp and said coldly: "The dignity of the court cannot be played around with by these villains."

"I will never forgive any officials who disobey my orders!"

"This time, I want to let them know that the laws of the Ming Dynasty cannot be violated!"

Lu Bing quickly responded, "I understand, and I will definitely live up to your majesty's expectations."

After saying this, he quickly stepped back to arrange a thorough investigation.

Chu Ze watched his back, murderous intent surging in his heart.

"Over the years, corruption in the officialdom has become deeply rooted."

“If it is not eradicated completely, it will become the biggest hidden danger to the country.”

"I want to fundamentally rectify the administration of officials and make those officials who attempt to abuse their power to embezzle pay the price."

He slowly sat back at his desk and continued to review memorials from various places.

With the suppression of the Jiangnan rebellion, local tax reforms have gradually begun.

However, the corrupt bureaucratic system was like a huge net, obstructing the court's orders at every level.

These memorials reported in detail the situation in various places. Many officials secretly obstructed the tax reform, and some local aristocratic families even tried to make a comeback.

"It seems that although the remnants of Jiangnan have been eliminated on the surface, there are still forces secretly trying to counterattack."

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

"Do these aristocratic families really think that their financial resources and connections can continue to compete with the imperial court?"

"Since I have already taken action, I will not give them any more chances."

"No matter how entangled they are, there is only one final outcome, and that is complete disappearance!"

Just as he was deep in thought, Eunuch Wang quietly walked into the imperial study and reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, there is news from the northern border."

"Although the remnants of the Mongolian forces have been repelled, they are still roaming around the border, trying to harass the Ming border defenses."

"The border defense generals ask Your Majesty whether to continue to send reinforcements to pursue and completely eliminate the remaining Mongols." Upon hearing this, Chu Ze frowned slightly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"The remnants of the Mongols are still harassing the border of the Ming Dynasty?"

"It seems that the lesson I taught them last time was not profound enough."

He was silent for a moment, then said coldly: "Order the northern garrison to continue to strengthen the defense."

"At the same time, order the Firearms Battalion to attack and completely wipe out these remaining Mongolian forces."

"I want them to understand that the price of provoking the Ming Dynasty again will be a catastrophic disaster!"

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

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

Chu Ze nodded, then slowly walked to the window, with a determined look in his eyes.

"The Mongols have invaded repeatedly, and I no longer have the patience to tolerate them."

"Since they refuse to stop, I will completely eliminate them and put an end to their future troubles!"

He took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with endless determination.

"Whether it's the enemy in the north or the remnants of the civil strife, I will personally eliminate them one by one."

"The world is in chaos. I will use iron-blooded means to restore order and restore the Ming Dynasty to its heyday!"

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

"Your Majesty, I have found some important clues."

"Some local officials not only concealed the taxation issues, but even colluded with the remnants of the Jiangnan faction in an attempt to profit from it."

"They did not fully submit to the imperial court during the rebellion in Jiangnan, and are now secretly supporting the remaining forces in an attempt to reignite the rebellion."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ze's face suddenly turned gloomy, and his eyes were filled with endless murderous intent.

"Is there such a thing?"

"These officials are so bold that they dare to collude with the rebels!"

"Do they think that the situation in Jiangnan has been settled, so they can continue to cause chaos in secret?"

"I want to let them know that anyone who colluded with the rebels will end up dead!"

He said coldly: "Lu Bing, mobilize the Jinyiwei immediately to arrest these officials who are colluding with the rebels."

"Anyone involved in this will be put to death, regardless of their official rank!"

"At the same time, thoroughly investigate their collusion with the powerful families and eradicate all their roots."

"I will make those who dare to cooperate with the rebels disappear completely!"

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

"I will arrange it immediately."

Chu Ze watched Lu Bing leave, with a cold murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

"The rebellion in Jiangnan has been suppressed, but these remnants have dared to revive."

"No matter how tenacious they are, there is only one final outcome, and that is destruction."

"I will use the most iron-blooded means to completely eradicate all forces that attempt to shake the Ming Dynasty!"

He stood at the window, looking at the sky outside, and had made a decision in his heart.

"If the world is to be stable, all hidden dangers must be eradicated from the root."

"I will use this reorganization to rebuild a powerful Ming Dynasty!"

At the same time, in the officialdom of the capital, following Chu Ze's order, the Jinyiwei had launched a thunderous purge operation.

Those corrupt officials who once abused their power in the court were arrested and brought to justice.

Many officials who colluded with the remnants of the aristocratic families were also exposed during this rectification and were quickly dealt with.

The entire court was filled with a solemn and murderous atmosphere.

A massive cleansing operation is rapidly unfolding in every corner of the Ming Dynasty. (End of this chapter)