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

Chu Ze stood in the imperial study, the morning light outside shining through the window lattice, but the expression on his face was as cold as frost.

The atmosphere in the entire capital has become extremely depressing in the past few days.

As Chu Ze ordered a thorough investigation of corrupt officials in various places and the elimination of forces colluding with the remnants of the Jiangnan faction, the Jinyiwei has launched an unprecedented purge storm across the country.

Countless officials were exposed and arrested in this storm, and their once invincible power collapsed under Chu Ze's iron fist.

"Corrupt officials."

"Colluding with the rebels."

"These people rely on their power to disregard the laws of the court."

"I want them to know that the majesty of the court cannot be violated."

Chu Ze stood in front of the desk, holding one secret report after another in his hands, his eyes full of disdain and coldness.

"After the remnants of Jiangnan were completely wiped out, these bureaucrats are still secretly colluding with each other."

"Do they think they can hide their tracks and continue to survive like this?"

"I want everyone to know that anyone who dares to betray the court will eventually pay a heavy price!"

Just as Chu Ze was deep in thought, hurried footsteps were heard outside the imperial study.

Eunuch Wang Gonggong hurried in, with a hint of nervousness in his expression, and reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, news just came."

"The Minister of Revenue, Deng Antu, was found to have embezzled taxes and secretly colluded with the remnants of the Jiangnan faction to participate in the rebellion."

"When the imperial court sent people to investigate, Deng Antu set fire to the account books and tried to flee the capital."

"Fortunately, the Jinyiwei were well prepared and successfully captured him."

"Currently, Deng Antu is being interrogated in prison. His crimes have been exposed, and he has also given out many officials who colluded with him."

When Chu Ze heard this, a cold light flashed in his eyes and a sneer appeared on his face.

"Deng Antu, this old fox is really not that simple."

"I have long known that he strongly opposed the tax reform in Jiangnan. There must be a reason for that."

"Sure enough, he not only obstructed secretly, but also colluded with the rebels in an attempt to split the court."

"Pass on my order to immediately put Deng Antu in the Heavenly Prison and thoroughly investigate all his records."

"All officials who have connections with him will be arrested and punished!"

Eunuch Wang was startled and quickly replied in a low voice, "Yes, Your Majesty."

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

Chu Ze nodded, and then said coldly: "In addition, order all officials of the Ministry of Revenue to immediately stop all matters at hand."

"All officials related to Jiangnan taxation, regardless of rank, will be subject to investigation."

"I will pull out these parasites hiding in the court one by one!"

"I will never let off those who attempt to rely on power to collude with the remnants of the noble families!"

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

"Old slave, I'll make arrangements now."

Chu Ze watched Eunuch Wang leave, with endless coldness in his eyes.

"The Ministry of Revenue is the lifeblood of the imperial court, but it has been eroded by these corrupt officials for many years."

"Deng Antu is just one of them. There are many more termites hiding in the dark."

"I will catch them all and use the most severe means to let them know the consequences of betraying the court!"

At the same time, there was panic in the capital.

The arrest of Minister of Revenue Deng Antu shocked the entire court.

Countless officials were discussing the matter in private, and everyone felt insecure.

Many officials who had dealings with Deng Antu destroyed evidence and even tried to plead through various channels to save their lives.

However, the Jinyiwei's iron-fisted actions left them no room at all.

A large number of officials were arrested and imprisoned in Tianlao, and news of their trials and executions came out every day.

An unprecedented atmosphere of solemnity and murder permeated the court.

In the imperial study, Lu Bing walked in quickly and bowed to report: "Your Majesty, most of the officials in the Ministry of Revenue have been controlled."

"After preliminary investigation, Deng Antu's crimes were extremely serious. He not only embezzled taxes, but also transferred state treasury funds into his own private treasury."

"More importantly, he secretly colluded with the remnants of the Jiangnan Rebellion, provided them with military pay and supplies, and tried to support the Jiangnan forces to fight against the imperial court."

"This incident involves a wide range of people. Many officials in the Ministry of Revenue are his accomplices. Most of them have committed crimes such as embezzlement and bribery."

"I suggest that the Ministry of Revenue be thoroughly reorganized."

Chu Ze frowned slightly when he heard this, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

"To completely rectify the Ministry of Revenue?"

"very good."

"Over the years, the problems of the Ministry of Revenue have become so serious that they are difficult to reverse." "I would like to take this opportunity to thoroughly clean up all the filth in the Ministry of Revenue."

"From today on, all officials involved in this matter will be killed!"

"I want everyone to understand that anyone who dares to betray the interests of the court will die!"

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

"I will immediately arrange for a thorough investigation of the Ministry of Revenue."

Chu Ze nodded, with a determined look in his eyes.

"Since the Ministry of Revenue is rotten to the core, we should reorganize it."

"Pass on my decree. All current officials of the Ministry of Revenue are suspended pending investigation."

"At the same time, the Ministry of Personnel was ordered to select officials from all over the country who were honest and of good moral character to temporarily take over the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue."

"I want to reshape the Ministry of Revenue and turn it into a powerful tool for the court to control the world's finances!"

Lu Bing was shocked and immediately clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will make arrangements now."

Chu Ze watched Lu Bing leave, then slowly walked to the desk, picked up the pen, and wrote a few powerful words on the memorial.

As these orders were issued, the situation in the court changed drastically.

The cleansing of the Ministry of Households was carried out quickly.

Many officials who once held high positions of power in the imperial court were arrested one after another. They were either charged with corruption or with colluding with rebels, and none of the charges was minor.

The officialdom in the capital was in a state of panic.

In the distant Jiangnan area, the garrisons and the Jinyiwei in various places also quickly took action to completely eliminate all the remaining forces that colluded with the rebels and secretly participated in the rebellion.

The remnants of the aristocratic families in Jiangnan once tried to turn the tables in secret, but all their plans were destroyed by the iron-blooded tactics of the court.

For a time, the entire Jiangnan region was plunged into a bloody storm.

Those forces that had been stirring in secret collapsed one after another.

All families that colluded with the rebels were confiscated and exterminated.

Those noble families who attempted to take advantage of the situation in Jiangnan to rise again were eventually completely crushed by the iron hoof of the imperial court.

Chu Ze stood in the imperial study, listening to the incoming news of victory, and the murderous intent in his heart gradually subsided.

"The hidden dangers in the world have finally been eradicated bit by bit in my hands."

"The rectification of the Ministry of Revenue is the first step."

"Next, I will further rectify the administration of officials and completely control all power in the court."

"From now on, no one can abuse their power for personal gain."

"No one can be above the laws of the court anymore!"

He looked at the distant sky, his eyes revealing endless majesty and determination.

"I will use an iron fist to rebuild a strong and honest court."

"Let the people of the world know that my kingdom will never be eroded by corruption and rebellion!"

While Chu Ze was thinking, Eunuch Wang walked into the imperial study again and reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, many officials in the capital have petitioned to see Your Majesty and defend themselves."

“They hope that Your Majesty will give

They have a chance to explain themselves.”

Chu Ze smiled coldly when he heard this, with endless coldness in his eyes.

"explain?"

"What else do they have to explain?"

"Pass on my decree. Any official who colluded with Deng Antu will be punished according to the law, no matter how they defend themselves."

"This time, I will show no mercy!"

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

"I will convey it right away."

Chu Ze watched him leave, then turned around and slowly walked to the window, with a determined light in his eyes.

"Corrupt officials, remnants of aristocratic families, and enemies on the border."

"Anyone who attempts to threaten the Ming Dynasty will eventually be eliminated by me personally."

"I want to use this thorough cleansing operation to restore stability and prosperity to the entire Ming Dynasty."

"All hidden dangers will eventually be wiped out under my iron fist!"

He slowly closed his eyes, with a complete plan in mind.

This iron-blooded purge is just the beginning. (End of this chapter)