Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 874 Tracing the Roots
"Choi Yeon-hun."

"Tian Zhenfu."

In the main hall of the outer government office, Cui Chengxiu, Tian Ergeng and Xu Xianchun all smiled when they met each other, and greeted each other. It felt like they were close friends who had not seen each other for a long time.

It's just that they both know that the other is difficult to deal with.

"Cui Lianxian, we were ordered to go to Zhejiang this time, but we did not inform the Anti-Corruption Bureau in advance. If I did something wrong, please forgive me, Cui Lianxian."

After a brief greeting, Tian Ergeng lifted his sleeves, clasped his fists and saluted Cui Chengxiu, saying, "You also know that many of the treacherous people arrested in Beijing were personally tried by me, the Northern Pacification Office. His Majesty was very angry about Sun Ruyou and his gang forming a clique for personal gain. Now that we have a clue, we will ask for your permission to come to Zhejiang to arrest people."

"When Governor Tian said this, did he think that I was here to call for punishment?"

Cui Chengxiu smiled, looked at Tian Ergeng and said, "The Integrity Bureau knows about the mission that the Royal Guards are going to do, but some things are too broad. The case of Sun Ruyou and his gang forming a clique for personal gain may also involve other things. I won't beat around the bush. In fact, I came here this time to see if I can interrogate some people."

Tian Ergeng, Xu Xianchun and others came to Zhejiang secretly, without anyone knowing, and arrived in Hangzhou without anyone noticing. They immediately surrounded the Governor's Office, the Provincial Administration Office, the Censorate, and the Dusi. Cui Chengxiu was shocked when he learned about this.

Cui Chengxiu had no idea that the Embroidered Uniform Guard was heading south. After learning about this, he only knew one thing: the emperor was already somewhat dissatisfied.

The Anti-Corruption Commission continued its large-scale arrests, arresting a large number of officials, gentry, merchants and other groups in Zhejiang, but it had been slow to take action against one special group.

Cui Chengxiu, who had the royal flag, had no right to directly arrest local dignitaries such as the provincial governor and the left provincial governor, but if Cui Chengxiu wanted to arrest other officials in these yamen, he could still send people to arrest them.

But the Anti-Corruption Commission remained silent.

Yes.

You, Cui Chengxiu, want to keep an eye on them secretly and then find out who is hiding behind them, but you can't ignore the real situation in Zhejiang, right?
If we don’t catch them, how can we arrange people to come?
Zhejiang's state of non-intervention may not cause any problems in the short term, but it will cause big problems over time! !

Investigating a case is investigating a case.

To pacify the Japanese is to pacify the Japanese.

However, the Ming Dynasty had its ruling foundation in Zhejiang and would not allow any accidents to occur. If any accident occurred, why would Zhu Youxiao spend so much effort on it?
Digging your own roots?
Zhu Youxiao would never do such a stupid thing.

"of course can."

After listening to Cui Chengxiu's words, Tian Ergeng smiled and said, "We came to Zhejiang this time under the order of the emperor. There is a list of people to be arrested. As for the other people in the various departments, if they are related to the investigation of the Integrity Bureau, Cui Lianxian can directly order people to arrest them. If they are not involved, they can continue to serve as officials in the government."

"What about Lu Qingrong and the others?"

Cui Chengxiu followed closely behind.

"The Integrity Commission can interrogate him, but the Royal Guards must be present."

Tian Ergeng replied, "Lu Qingrong and his gang of imperial prisoners will be brought back to the capital for interrogation. His Majesty has ordered the Censorate, the Procuratorate, the Ministry of Justice, and the Dali Temple to jointly investigate the case of Sun Ruyou and his gang forming a clique for personal gain. This case has caused quite a stir in the court. His Majesty's intention is very clear. We must make it a solid case and use it as a model for fighting corruption!"

Cui Chengxiu was shocked when he heard this, as he had not known about this before.

But it’s right to think about it.

The order in the southeast is unstable, which is bound to lead to the center. Under such circumstances, if the center wants to be stable, it must also make some noise and involve some people's energy, so that it will not be able to cause trouble.

Zhu Youxiao wanted to maintain stability in the chaos, so that the exposed malpractices and cancers could be eradicated one by one in this great shock.

As long as the troops dispatched were not in chaos, especially those following imperial orders, Zhu Youxiao did not think that this great shock would cause any harm to the Ming Dynasty.

To correct a wrong, one must go too far, but going too far cannot correct a wrong!

To declare war on these parasites who are attached to the Ming Dynasty, we must have the courage to do it. Now that we have decided to do something, we should not worry about gains and losses.

"I heard that Mr. Fang and his men in Nanjing also arrested a lot of people?" Thinking of this, Cui Chengxiu spoke with a hint of meaning.

"Yes, many people have been killed in Caojiang."

Tian Ergeng knew what Cui Chengxiu meant, and smiled faintly, "This time, I, the Jinyiwei, am heading south, and there is another team with me."

"Ok?"

Cui Chengxiu looked puzzled.

"Honwei."

Tian Ergeng patted his Feiyu suit and said, "Your Majesty said that since the southeast is unstable, the nobles who share the same fate with the country cannot be in danger, so all the nobles who stayed in Nanjing have been recalled to the capital by His Majesty."

"!!!"

Cui Chengxiu was shocked. This was something he had not expected. Asking the guards to go to Nanjing and ask the nobles who stayed behind to return to Beijing was simply a stroke of genius.

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Cui Chengxiu knew some of what Fang Zhenghua and his men had done in Nanjing before. Especially when he learned that all the family soldiers and servants of the nobles who stayed behind were detained by the Yongwei Battalion, Cui Chengxiu knew that there would be no trouble in Nanjing.

Yes.

There are still various disturbances in various places in Nanzhili today, but the most important force that cannot be ignored is being centrally detained. Even if there is chaos, how serious can it be?

"So, the rectification of Caojiang has begun?"

Cui Chengxiu calmed down and looked at Tian Ergeng and the others.

"It started a long time ago."

Xu Xianchun raised his lips slightly and said, "Mr. Fang has already started to rectify Caojiang in Nanzhili. Some people from the Western Investigation Office have also gone to Huguang, Yunyang and other places. The Military Affairs Council has formulated detailed rules for the division of Caojiang."

"Some people always think they can threaten the court, but they don't know how ridiculous their idea is. There are many treacherous villains who have jumped out, but there are also many people who are loyal to His Majesty and the country."

It seems that we need to speed up.

Cui Chengxiu thought to himself that he had previously thought that the various deployments and plans made by the Integrity Commission were the fastest, and even if others did it, the Integrity Commission would be the most dazzling.

But now it seems that this is not the case.

As the situation in the southeast continues to be turbulent, officials scattered across the country are also pushing forward various deployments in full swing, and targeted instructions will appear at the most critical moment.

"In that case, let's hurry up and connect."

Thinking of this, Cui Chengxiu stood up and said, "Lu Qingrong and his people are secretly involved with a group of treacherous villains. The Integrity Bureau has solid evidence. What we need to do now is to get their confessions."

"can."

Tian Ergeng stood up and said, "It just so happens that I, the Jinyiwei, also have some matters to interrogate Lu Qingrong and others. After this matter is concluded, we must hurry back to the capital."

(End of this chapter)