Li Er of the Tang Dynasty: Ancestor Xie is here!

Chapter 195 Zhu Houzhao! You traitor!

In the most fruitful period after Zhang Juzheng's reform, in the eleventh year of Wanli, Taicang only had 19 million shi of grain.

And Zhu Jianshen, who was completely blackmailed, was in the "darkest political era". How much grain did he have in Taicang? The peak value in the 18th year of Chenghua was 22.5 million shi.

Why didn't Zhu Jianshen deal with him directly at that time? To say that Concubine Wan Gui is really good at judging people. Why don't you take care of Emperor Chenghua's children instead of taking care of them, and why would you take care of you, Zhu Youtang? You must know that Zhu Jianshen did not know how many sons he had because of "Wan Zhen'er's jealousy" as in the legend. In fact, including the three who died in infancy, he actually had fourteen sons.

"Mao Xiang?" Lao Zhu called.

Upon hearing this familiar name, all the courtiers were speechless.

"I'm here!" A man wearing a flying fish suit immediately squeezed in among the tin cans.

After hearing about the Jinyiwei of later generations, Lao Zhu Dang even reorganized the inspection school into the Jinyiwei, with Erhu as the commander and Mao Xiang as deputy. The main work of Jinyiwei focuses on detecting the surrounding enemy situation and focusing on searching for information about the Japanese country.

After all, we are about to launch a war against Japan, and that is just money!

As an aside, Lao Zhu also adopted Erhu as his godson at Li Qing's suggestion.

"Go, take five thousand people with you, seal off the capital for us, and then clean the Jinyi Guards from top to bottom. We don't want to see the presence of the Jinyi Guards who are disobeying our orders!"

"Yes!" Mao Xiang took the order and left.

"Two tigers!" Lao Zhu issued the order again.

"I'm here!" Erhu immediately left work.

"Take a thousand people with you and go to the East Factory to clean them from top to bottom for us. We will chop down all those eunuchs who have eaten everything and forgotten their roots!"

"Yes!" Erhu also followed the order and left.

"Jiang Wei?" Lao Zhu spoke again.

"I'm here!" Jiang Wei, who was still very young at this time, immediately stood up.

"Bring this Liu Daxia down to us. We don't care what method you use. We have to check all his interests and transactions before tomorrow morning. Otherwise, you won't come to see us!" Lao Zhu said in a tone of voice. As usual, as if giving an ordinary order.

"Yes!" Jiang Wei took the time to show Liu Daxia a sinister smile.

When they heard the name Jiang Wei, the officials really couldn't hold their nerve.

His famous name is really thunderous. The famous Lan Jade case was led by this boy...

A total of thirteen princes and two uncles were implicated, and a total of more than 15,000 people were executed by the alliance.

The officials no longer dared to think of how many people he could bite out of Liu Daxia.

"You... Your Majesty! I am not afraid of death! It's a pity that the momentum built up by the gathering of more than ten years has been destroyed today!" Liu Daxia shouted sadly.

Of course he was scared, the bottom of his butt was very dirty. The Jin Yiwei of the Hongwu period were not as easy to talk to as they are now, and the Emperor Taizu Gao sitting above him was not a soft-eared emperor like Zhu Youtang who was obsessed with fame.

"Whether it's a mass of people or a den of snakes and rats, we have to find out after the investigation." Old Zhu twitched the corner of his mouth coldly: "We won't hide it from you, and we will tell you all the scandals in detail. After we find out, we will write down your crimes in a big book and let everyone in the world take a look. Are you, the Minister of War, who claims to be serving the country and the people, serving the country and the people, or are you serving this acre of land? Three points of land!"

"You...you..." Liu Daxia pointed at Zhu Yuanzhang tremblingly, unable to say a word for a long time.

Li Qing handed Jiang Wei a low-preparation pill and said to him: "Give it to him, and hang on to his life first. I am a kind-hearted person, so no matter what, I have to let him see with his own eyes that I have been ruined."

"Your Majesty, tall; Prince, hard; Immortal Master, tall and hard!" Jiang Wei flattered him in a low voice.

After dragging Liu Daxia down like a dead dog, Lao Zhu looked around at the courtiers and sneered: "We want to reorganize the court. Who is in favor of it and who is against it?"

All the ministers looked at each other - who the hell dares to disapprove? Who the hell dares to object?

After eating enough, I feel like I have too many nine tribes, right?

"We don't mean anything else. We just want to know who among you is a loyal minister and who is a treacherous minister." Old Zhu Senran smiled: "You all say that the Tian family has no selfless things. I think it makes sense. I even think that this morning Tang should also be selfless."

"We want to know what kind of books you read during the day, what kind of women you sleep with at night, what kind of people you associate with, and how much opaque money you have. You shouldn't be too embarrassed, right?"

Lao Zhu's voice was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of the courtiers.

The air in the hall seemed to be frozen, and the cold atmosphere made people shiver uncontrollably.

Zhu Yuanzhang, the man who defeated millions of soldiers in the south of the Yangtze River and had a bloody sword in his waist, put extraordinary pressure on the courtiers.

When the ministers below were almost out of breath, Lao Zhu finally spoke again.

"Of course, God has good intentions for life."

He paused, met the expectant eyes of the courtiers, and continued: "I'll give you a chance. Within three days, go to Mao Xiang's place to surrender to him, and explain carefully what taboos you have committed, and what he has done." Withdraw all the stolen money, and we will allow you to escape unscathed, leaving you with some money so that you can become a decent official."

"Remember, you only have three days. After three days, if you don't want to be decent, then don't blame me for not giving you dignity."

"You should know what happened to Liu Daxia, and you will also know. Whether he will be a dignified official in the history books, or whether he will remain in disgrace for eternity, depends on your choice today. Resign from the court!"

After Lao Zhu announced his resignation from the court, he stood up and took a meaningful look at the ministers who were still standing there, revealing a smile that was destined to win.

He knew that there would always be people who could not bear it and surrendered first. Where there is the first, there will be the second.

What? Why do you think he is so confident?

Haha... He is Zhu Yuanzhang. Maybe he is not like Li Shimin, who has been the white moonlight of the entire country for hundreds of years. But Zhu Yuanzhang was definitely the black sun of the entire Ming Dynasty for 276 years. His name was particularly loud in the hearts of bureaucrats.

Some things can only be discussed in private. If anyone dares to stand up and point at Lao Zhu's nose and scold the tyrant, then... you are really Mai Shiranui's younger brother - you don't know whether to live or die.

As for Lao Zhu's promise, no one questions it at all.

Even the civil servants who hated him to their core had to admit that he did keep his word.

This is not the same thing as the iron book of alchemy. The so-called emperor's golden words are like water thrown back, and there is absolutely no reason to change them.

After returning to Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youtang was still hesitant.

"Grandpa Taizu, isn't this a bit much..."

"I'm so stupid of you!" Lao Zhu angrily stretched out his hand and slapped her.

Zhu Houzhao secretly yelled "Hello" in Zhu Xiang's arms, and clenched his fists and waved them, obviously a traitor.

Lao Zhu glanced at Zhu Youtang, maybe thinking that he was hopeless, and then looked at Zhu Houzhao with stern eyes, and his voice was as shocking as a great bell.

"We have killed many people over the years, but the ones we killed were all those lawless nobles, rebellious soldiers, and corrupt officials! The Fengtian Palace is full of blood, but our Ming Dynasty is prosperous! "

Zhu Houzhao clapped his hands and smiled and said: "Grandpa Taizu, you are right! It is better to cry when one family is crying than to cry together; it is better for hundreds of officials to cry than for the common people to cry!"

"This kid is just like us." Old Zhu walked over cheerfully and reached out to rub Zhu Houzhao's head. He looked at Old Zhu Di and snorted: "Old Fourth, it's a good thing you have such an unconfused grandson among your descendants. Otherwise, if I don’t break your legs today, I will count your fortune!”

Zhu Di:......

Yes, you are the father, and you are right.

Zhu Houzhao looked like he had found someone to support him, smiling so much that his white teeth were exposed.

"Melon peel." Li Shimin commented sharply in a low voice.

"Go and call us your prodigal mother-in-law!" Lao Zhu said fiercely to Zhu Youtang.

Zhu Youtang didn't dare to respond and quickly sent someone to call.

After a while, Empress Zhang was so frightened that she hurried over in a half-chao car.

Of course she knew what was going on, Xiao Jing had already told everything on the way. Empress Zhang is not worried about what happened to those courtiers, nor is she worried about whether she will be involved. What she is worried about now is whether Lao Zhu will kill her after knowing what her brothers have done.

Arriving at Qianqing Palace, Queen Zhang immediately knelt on the ground with discernment and greeted Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Get up, let Zhu Youtang tell you about your matter." Lao Zhu waved his hand at Queen Zhang impatiently. After listening to Zhu Youtang's narration about Zhu Houzhao's unexplained death sixteen years after he came to the throne, Queen Zhang was just a little shocked; but after hearing that she had been humiliated in the Jiajing Dynasty, and even after his death, his two brothers were also raped by the Jiajing Dynasty. Beheading, her face instantly turned pale.

In fact, in her eyes, her son may not be more important than her two brothers.

"We have already sent people to get those two brothers of yours. The state has national laws and the family has family rules. You can deal with it as you want." Lao Zhu twitched the corner of his mouth, "You are the one who is favored by all the people, but you don't think about doing anything. Women who are worried about the country's separation, we won't embarrass you. You and Zhu Youtang can go to Nangong to live together. Well...the title of the Supreme Emperor and the Supreme Queen is determined in this way. If Hou Zhaohai wants to visit, he can go. If he doesn't want to see it, he can go. I won’t go.”

"Okay, Grandpa Taizu." Zhu Houzhao said cheerfully.

A teenage child is in a rebellious period, not to mention that he does not think that his parents are correct in disciplining him. Facts have proved that his parents are indeed wrong.

In addition, after learning about his fate in the future, Zhu Houzhao said it was impossible not to feel sick.

Lao Zhu's approach also eliminated the possibility that Zhu Youtang and Queen Zhang would interfere with Zhu Houzhao's policy in the future because of "filial piety."

"Well, Grandpa Taizu." Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Well, my grandson is wondering if he can go with Jin Yiwei to investigate his two uncles. As you know, they are loved by my father and mother. I'm used to it. It's lawless in Shuntian Mansion. My grandson is afraid that Jin Yiwei won't dare to deal with the two of them, or he may bend the law for his father, the emperor and his mother's sake..."

"Oh? Is there such a thing?" Lao Zhu gave Zhu Houzhao a meaningful look, this kid... well, he is ruthless enough, we like him.

"It's absolutely true, every word is true!" Zhu Houzhao said categorically and righteously.

"Zhu Houzhao!" Empress Zhang pointed at Zhu Houzhao angrily and yelled: "You heartless bitch! Your uncle gave you candy when you were a child!"

"Mother, what nonsense are you talking about? Uncle gave me candy?" Zhu Houzhao said with disdain: "If they don't pick the candy out of my mouth, my surname will be Zhang!"

As soon as these words came out, Queen Zhang opened her mouth, but she really didn't say anything.

Why? Because Zhang Yanling has done this really well...

"My two uncles, as uncles of the Ming Dynasty, have no regard for the king's kindness, violate the law and discipline, and corrupt the imperial court. If you weren't suppressing them from above, the court officials would have dealt with them both!" Zhu Houzhao said fiercely: " So if you don’t deal with them, won’t you still have beneficial relationships with my father? They enjoy my father’s kindness, and then turn a blind eye to my two uncles. This is all your plan!”

"You...you..." Queen Zhang was furious and yelled angrily: "Zhu Houzhao! You rebellious son!"

"Thank you, Queen Mother." Zhu Houzhao smiled and huddled behind Zhu Xi.

He now has a very good impression of Zhu Fang. The grandpa of the King of Qin helped him bear the thunder and vented his anger. Zhu Houzhao was even thinking about whether to give Zhu Fang an emperor or a prince after he ascended the throne...

It should be said or not, Zhu Houzhao is a man of justice and knows who is good and who is trustworthy.

"Zhu Youtang, do you have any objections?" Lao Zhu looked at Zhu Youtang.

He really couldn't understand how the queen's donkey-like long face could make Zhu Youtang so desperate.

What's going on? Will this woman lower her head? Or are you using skills to control you?

Of course Zhu Youtang did not dare to have any objections. He could only bow and said: "It all depends on Grandpa Taizu."

"Then we won't disturb the deep love between you and your husband, Xiao Jing." Lao Zhu glanced at Xiao Jing.

Xiao Jing is very smart. From the moment Zhu Yuanzhang appeared, he vowed to be absolutely loyal to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Loyal! Sincerity!

I want to be the dog of Emperor Taizu Gao!

"My slave is here." Xiao Jing stepped forward immediately.

"Send the Supreme Emperor and the Supreme Queen back to Nangong, and then we, the little emperor, will leave it to you." Lao Zhu's tone was very long, "If you dare to be a little unsatisfied, I will let you know that our Hongwu How fast is Chao’s sword!”

"Grandpa Taizu, don't worry!" Xiao Jing immediately expressed his loyalty, "I will definitely serve the emperor well, even better than serving my own father!"

"That's good." Lao Zhu nodded with satisfaction, "Go ahead and send them to Nangong."

……

In the Nangong, Queen Zhang looked at Zhu Youtang angrily.

"You are confused! Why did you recognize their identities at that time! You are the emperor! Whatever you say is what it is. If you directly ask the Jin Yiwei to take someone, so what if he is Taizu?"

"They have soldiers in their hands..." Zhu Youtang sighed and said, "What do you want me to do?"

"There are soldiers! There are soldiers! I think you are sick! And it's not serious! You are the emperor!" Empress Zhang reprimanded angrily.

Her thinking is the same as that of some female video authors, thinking that the emperor can do whatever he wants. As long as he has such an identity, everyone in the world must listen to the emperor.

But is it possible?

Not to mention the land of China, let’s talk about Europe, which regards blood and legal principles as extremely sacred. Didn’t Napoleon also crown him as he said?

Son of Heaven, those who have strong soldiers and horses will do it. You have 200,000 elite soldiers, and the prince will not dare to kill the area under your jurisdiction. Even if he is stabbed several times, he will have to crawl out of your jurisdiction before dying.

Zhu Youtang didn't want to argue with her. In fact, he was tired.

How strong can a relationship be? So what if it’s affectionate? So what about monogamy? Isn’t it still extinct?

From the Imperial Examination to the Imperial Examination, I was really happy.

"Don't pretend to be dead! If anything happens to my two younger brothers, I'll ask you for it!" Queen Zhang was still acting aggressively.

This is not the first time. A few years ago, Dali Temple asked Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling to be investigated, but Queen Zhang came over and acted mischievously, so the matter was dropped.

"How do you want me to save you? Do you think I am a god?" Zhu Youtang suppressed his anger and said as calmly as possible: "This is the great ancestor's manifestation, and he brought 20,000 elite soldiers to control the entire capital, even a single The pigeons can't fly out, what do you want me to do? I'll keep your two younger brothers, and you can keep your title, it's all because of my deep love for you!"

"How could it be so..." Empress Zhang still couldn't accept this fact. She fell to the ground and couldn't imagine how Emperor Gao, the great ancestor who had always been ruthless to corrupt officials, would deal with her two brothers.

Is it to confiscate the family and exterminate the family, or to kill the nine tribes, or to peel off the last grass?

She closed her eyes, and her mind was filled with images of herself enjoying the fine skin of her two brothers.

"Ah..." She let out a shrill scream and fainted.

Zhu Youtang shook his head, sighed, and helped her lie down on the bed.

As a couple, he didn't want to see Queen Zhang like this, but he had no choice.

After listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's story about each incident, he had long realized his mistake.

But there is a saying that it is hard to reap what you sow. You will get what you sow.

……

At the court meeting that day, the courtiers left with deep thoughts. Although some people have said in tandem that we are all the same and should not talk about it until we die, but we are always unsure in our hearts.

After all, Emperor Hongwu was a corrupt official and a murderer of gods. From the Hongwu Year until the 21st century, everyone knew about it.

The pressure is really great. If he is discovered, he will at least confiscate his house and exterminate his family - but the price offered by Emperor Hongwu is also very attractive. He can serve peacefully and leave part of his pension money...

Soon, one after another officials couldn't bear it anymore. They were walking back and forth in their yard with a lot of worry, which made the family panic and didn't know what was going on.

If it doesn’t work, just hire it! Some people thought so in their hearts and slipped towards Jin Yiwei after they got out.

At the gate of Fusi Yamen in Beizhen, hanging the heads of a group of Jin Yiwei who disobeyed Mao Xiang's discipline.

This move was undoubtedly huge, and the officials, who were already trembling, felt even more grateful for their choice.

In recent years, due to Zhu Youtang's overly generous attitude, the quality of the Jinyiwei has deteriorated, and the Jinyiwei have always been in harmony with the courtiers. This is a tacit thing.

(10,000 yuan was delivered today, but now I feel empty in my heart)

(End of this chapter)