Daming: I am the Crown Prince

Chapter 54

Zhu Yunhuan returned to Rouyi Palace with a memorial and was ready to start studying hard.

Memorials are a general term.

According to the content, it can be divided into four types: memorials on affairs, memorials on the emperor's well-being, memorials of thanks and congratulations. When there is something to report to the emperor, a memorial is used for official matters and a memorial is used for private matters, which is also called "memorial chapter".

In Zhu Yunhuan's hand was a memorial, which began with "Left Censor-in-Chief Ling Han, kneel."

The report said that the Duke of Liang had seized the land of the people of Dongchang, kept slaves and adopted sons, and took advantage of his power to act tyrannically and drove away the imperial censors.

Zhu Yunhuan frowned slightly. It was no secret that Lan Yu was arrogant and domineering. Just look at Ling Han's memorial, which was specifically to investigate and impeach Lan Yu.

Zhu Yunhuan thought for a moment and asked, "Who is this Ling Han?"

Zhang Fusheng immediately replied, "Ling Han was recommended to the capital for his knowledge of classics. He served successively as a clerk in the Sijing Bureau and the magistrate of Kuaiji. Later, he was promoted to the position of Supervisory Censor, the inspector of Shaanxi, and the Right Censor-in-Chief."

Zhu Yunhuan was stunned for a moment, because Ling Han's official title on the memorial was Left Censor-in-Chief, a fourth-rank official. The Right Censor-in-Chief was a second-rank official, second only to the Left Censor-in-Chief.

Zhang Fusheng saw Zhu Yunhuan's confusion and explained, "Ling Han tried the case fairly, but he had a bad relationship with Zuodu Yushi Zhan Hui. Previously, Yushi Gui Man impeached Ling Han for dereliction of duty and was first demoted to the Minister of Punishment. Soon after, he was changed to the Minister of Personnel and the Minister of Rites, and then demoted to the Left Censor-in-Chief."

Zhu Yunhuan nodded to show that he understood. It seemed that this memorial was carefully selected by Old Zhu.

Ling Han is investigating Lan Yu's various illegal activities, and he has a grudge against Zhan Hui.

Zhu Yunhuan carefully read the memorial. Although everyone knew about his relationship with Lan Yu, sometimes he couldn't just think about that relationship. If the relatives by marriage were not controlled well, there would definitely be a lot of trouble, not to mention a brave general like Lan Yu.

Zhu Yourong happily walked into the study with tea, and was shocked to see the memorial in Zhu Yunhuan's hand.

Then she asked nervously and expectantly, "Little brother, is this what the royal grandfather asked you to see?"

"Yes." Zhu Yunhuan replied, "If my grandfather doesn't allow it, I can't even look at it, let alone bring it back."

When Zhu Yourong heard Zhu Yunhuan say this, she immediately smiled.

Zhu Yourong said, "I heard from my father before that there was a minister who submitted memorials of seven or eight thousand words each time, and the language was difficult to understand. One time, my grandfather was so angry that he beat that man up."

Zhu Yunhuan knew this person, Ru Taisu. His "Ten Thousand Words Letter" was talked about with great relish, and he was also one of the parties involved in "Drinking from the golden cup with you, and not sparing each other with the sword".

However, this official who was said to be "unyielding and unyielding" has died as a result of being implicated.

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "That's a good thing. Those who came before us planted trees and those who came after us enjoyed the shade. If that man hadn't been beaten up, maybe other officials would have shown off their literary talent when submitting memorials."

The ministers' memorials might just be corny greetings, or they might just be a piece of splendid writing directly to the emperor without finding the main point.

Zhu Yourong chatted for a few minutes and prepared to leave. She didn't want to delay her younger brother's important business at this time.

Zhu Yunhuan thought of something and said to Zhu Yourong, "Sister, go out of the palace tomorrow. Go and ask grandma if the palace is short of silver. I can help her raise some gold and silver."

Zhu Yourong was very confused. "Little brother, it doesn't seem like grandma is short of money. She even asked us a few days ago, saying that if we are short of money, we can ask her for it."

Zhu Yunhuan said, "The palace is not short of money? I must have misunderstood the Duke of Liang."

"Duke Liang?" Zhu Yourong was even more confused. "What does this have to do with him?"

Zhu Yunxun smiled and explained, "Just tell your grandmother this, she will definitely understand what I mean."

Zhu Yourong seemed to be thinking about something. "Well, I will leave the palace tomorrow to pass on the message."

As soon as Zhu Yourong left, Zhu Zhong came to ask for a meeting.

After meeting Zhu Yunhuan, Zhu Zhong directly said, "Your Highness, the prince of Wuding will be able to return to Beijing tomorrow."

"Okay, I understand." Zhu Yunxun nodded, "What did the person who followed him say?"

Guo Zhen definitely did not go alone to "invite" Zhou Dexing to return to the capital. Among those who went with him were Jinyiwei members. Zhu Zhong immediately replied, "It is said that Jiang Xiahou fainted on the spot and cried after he was rescued. The people in the mansion were in a panic. Someone in the mansion tried to steal valuables but was caught."

"When disaster strikes, everyone flees!" Zhu Yunhuan shook his head slightly and said, "Well, after committing such a crime, it will be difficult for them to have an easy life."

Whether Zhou Dexing fainted from anger or fright, it couldn't change some things.

Zhou Ji had done something like this, so he had no choice but to die. Zhou Dexing was not good at educating his son, so he was sure to be in danger. These were all destined to happen.

Now the only suspense seems to be whether the emperor will impose severe punishment.

Considering Old Zhu's previous cruelty and harshness, the entire Jiangxiahou Mansion might end up in an extremely miserable situation.

After reading the memorial, Zhu Yunhuan thought carefully that Lan Yu’s matter could not be ignored.

He will be of great use in the future. If he continues to be so arrogant and lawless, he will have to be punished.

Suddenly Zhu Yunhuan remembered that Zhou Dexing would be taken back to the capital tomorrow. From the beginning, this matter was basically handed over to him to handle.

We have to hurry up. Since we are making an example of someone, we need to see it through to the end and not give up halfway.

Zhu Yunhuan walked towards Wuying Hall. He still couldn't make the decision on his own. Even if Old Zhu had given his approval before, the final specific punishments still needed Old Zhu's approval.

Otherwise, Zhu Yunhuan made a decision, but Old Zhu rejected it. Then it would not be just showing his face, but his butt!
"Grandfather, Jiang Xiahou will be able to enter the capital tomorrow." Zhu Yunhuan explained the situation. "I came here to ask, is it okay to just kill Jiang Xiahou and his son?"

Old Zhu took a look and said, "That's not enough. The title must be abolished. There are too many nobles in the court. We couldn't find any crime before, so it was fine. Now that we have found it, we can depose as many as we can!"

Zhu Yuanzhang became increasingly strict with the nobles. He used the Hu Weiyong case to frame some deceased nobles so that he could depose them from their titles.

Zhou Dexing's son committed such a serious crime, it would be wrong to let him off lightly, as that would only encourage the nobles' arrogance.

Zhu Yunhuan said, "If you don't execute all the members of his family, after the title is abolished, those who should be exiled should be exiled. His relatives in the mansion will be resettled in various places, and they can at least survive by giving them an official position."

Old Zhu looked at Zhu Yunhuan and asked, "That beast was so disrespectful, so you let him go just like that?"

"Marquis Jiang Xia was a commoner who fought for half his life to get the title. Now he has lost his title, and the Zhou family's wealth and splendor are gone. It would be more painful to relocate them now than to kill them!" Zhu Yunhuan explained, "After all, he is Marquis Jiang Xia, so we should leave him with a good reputation, right?"

Old Zhu remained silent for a long time before he said, "He still has two sons, so he can only be given a centurion at most. Zhou Ji's son, that beast, cannot be an official, or else it will be hard to quench our anger!"

Baihu, the official rank is the sixth grade.

If it were in the past, Zhou Dexing's second and third sons would have entered the palace as honor guards first, and they would have easily been given a fourth-rank official position if they were released. But now he is only a sixth-rank official, which must be uncomfortable.

Moreover, the military system of the Ming Dynasty was the Wei Suo system, and the people of the Zhou family were to be incorporated into the military households. Military households were hereditary and had strict management, so it was very difficult to remove them from the register.

Zhu Yunhuan said, "I never intended to let them become high-ranking officials. I think the sixth rank is too high."

Lao Zhu then continued, "We are going to kill his entire family. You go and beg for mercy. Do you understand?"

Zhu Yunhuan didn't say anything, as if he agreed.

Old Zhu went on to say, "Give Jiang Xiahou some respect, after all, he is our brother since childhood. Let your uncle supervise the execution of that beast."

In the Lan Yu case, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the execution of three marquises, Cao Xing, Cao Tai, and Han Xun. Now he is only a marquis, which is a downgrade.

Zhu Yunhuan also added, "Let's not bring this matter up in the court, okay?"

How could Old Zhu not understand Zhu Yunhuan's meaning? He said, "Let the nobles and their sons go to the Central Military Commander's Office tomorrow. You should establish your authority and show your kindness. It's true that those people are close to you. But they are not easy to subdue. You have to work harder!"

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(End of this chapter)