eldest son of Ming dynasty

In the matter of Liu Jin's supervision of clearing the fields in Jiangnan, the emperor's approach deviated from the general imagination of traditional Confucian scholars.After all, in Confucian statecraft, almost nothing is accomplished by killing people.

Killing and seeing blood is an ominous sign.

But the emperor's will remains unchanged and no one can stop Liu Jin. The matter has reached an extremely critical point.

In the peaceful and prosperous times, Wang Hao would probably be a good candidate for this song, but at this time, it is tormenting him.

The key is that Emperor Zhengde was too contradictory. If we say he is benevolent, he is very benevolent, but he also tends to believe in Liu Jin and his like. If you look closely, he looks a bit like the First Emperor. While he is talented and strategic, he is also decisive in killing.

Zhu Houzhao didn't know that others were comparing him to this. If he knew, he would probably have to be humble and don't dare. His achievements are still far away.

in the cabinet.

Wang Hao said with a sad face: "The emperor's behavior is unique. Since ancient times, few kings have acted so fiercely. Unfortunately, we can't convince your majesty, and if we do it forcefully, it will add fuel to the fire and make the situation more dangerous.

This is the general situation, and as cabinet bachelors, we can only try our best to deal with Liu Jin at this time.On the one hand, he wanted to keep as many loyal people as possible from his subordinates; on the other hand, he also tried his best to maintain the court's reputation among the gentry. "

After saying this, he sighed. In fact, because Liu Jin had the support of the emperor, even they would be unable to do anything.

Yang Tinghe nodded naturally, "It's good to try to preserve some loyal ministers. But how to solve the second point?"

"Your Majesty's order to clear the land is for the sake of the people. This must be explained clearly. And it must be told to the officials and gentry. The court's intention is not to take their lives. If more people understand this, Then you can save yourself from disaster."

Yang Tinghe nodded slightly.

This is nice.

It's hard for Wang Suo to do these things in this situation.

The so-called world actually refers to the people's hearts. Let more gentry understand the original intention of the court, and prevent those who are interested in taking advantage of the people and causing unnecessary trouble.

"Mr. Zhang Ge, what do you think?" Wang Hao asked Zhang Cong on the side.

Zhang Cong actually doesn't care too much about their 'boring' ways. "What Wang Gelao and Yang Gelao said is reasonable, but I only want to remind you that when the cabinet is dealing with Liu Jin, it can't cause trouble for Qingtian, otherwise the emperor will know about it." Well, even if Yang Yiqing is in court, he can't afford it."

The words sounded a bit threatening.

It was also based on the emperor's words of praise for Yang Yiqing today.

Of course Wang Hao and Yang Tinghe understood that Yang Yiqing was so loved by the emperor, but was eventually thrown to Xinjiang, not to mention them, "No one wants to stumbling Liu Jin, but if Qingtian wants to succeed, it doesn't have to be kill."

Zhang Cong felt a little scornful in his heart, and it was difficult to grasp the boundaries.

However, the dispute between the cabinet and the eunuchs has been going on for a long time. Even if there are some actions, the emperor should not pursue it too closely.

"As long as it doesn't hinder Qingtian, I think it's okay to save a few more lives. Liu Jin is really too arrogant to kill people like crazy. What are Mr. Wang Ge and Mr. Yang Ge going to do?"

Wang Hao thought for a moment and said, "According to what I said before, the cabinet will send an urgent message to Governor Yingtian first, and ask Governor Jing Shaokui to try his best to deal with it. For the officials and gentry who want to be killed in various places, kill them as slowly as possible. Furthermore, you must find out what happened before you can kill someone, and you cannot kill people randomly without knowing the truth. I have to argue this point with the emperor, otherwise there will be no one in Jiangnan.

The second point... I can't get the emperor's decree. Fortunately, there are many famous people in the south of the Yangtze River. It's just you and I who can work together to find some familiar people and tell them about the imperial court's strategy to clear the fields and ask them to come forward as soon as possible. Use your own connections to make it clear to the gentry that as long as you cooperate with Qingtian, there is no reason to risk your life.Do this quickly, there is still a chance.pity……"

Yang Tinghe understood the pity he was talking about. It was a pity that Li Dongyang's death was too coincidental, otherwise so many people would not have died.

"Mr. Ge, people like Xie Tizhong and Hu Binxian also have a certain reputation. They obey authority in urgent matters. They are not unavailable in times like this. But we are not familiar with him."

"Why don't you ask He Jian?" Zhang Cong rarely gave them an idea.

He Jian was originally the governor of Yingtian and should be useful.

"It's time to find him, and everyone else too."

Under the general trend, they can only do this, and they can only protect one by one.

……

……

The next day, Zhang Cong came to report the situation to the emperor.

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao said: "It's too late. Liu Jin is more eager to do things this time than I expected. There is only so much space in Jiangnan. I gave him the power to mobilize the Nanjing Seventeen Guards and Horses, unless..."

Unless there is another change, such as a mutiny by the soldiers.

This is also possible.

The people Zhang Yong brought must be fine.

But the soldiers and horses in Jiangnan were in Jiangnan, and they were asked to hunt and kill those who disobeyed Qingtian orders. In fact, most of the generals here were landlords themselves.

Therefore, the second point of Wang Hao and Yang Tinghe is not without value.

Although the broadsword can do things, it is better to say it as clearly as possible within the scope of its ability. It is better than nothing. Let them do it.

Zhang Cong's ears twitched, unless?

unless what?
He was curious, but did not dare to ask the emperor directly.I just couldn't imagine what would happen if the emperor insisted on doing this.

"Your Majesty, I am worried that Wang and Yang, the two pavilion elders, may act like a constraint and hinder Qingtian's progress."

Zhu Houzhao naturally knew what this guy was planning. The presence of the two people who didn't like him would make anyone uncomfortable.

But Wang Hao and Yang Tinghe were both his confidants who came from the East Palace. Unless it was a major matter, there wouldn't be many changes.

"Isn't this also you? You are also a bachelor."

"Well, Wei Chen understands."

Zhu Houzhao clasped his hands behind his back and sighed: "After this incident, the Ming Dynasty will definitely regain stability, and even a period of prosperity for decades is not impossible. But I will be an eternal tyrant."

"The Emperor's great achievements are engraved in history books and engraved in the hearts of people. The Emperor is a benevolent king, not a tyrant."

Zhu Houzhao didn't say anything. Zhang Cong's words were polite, but he couldn't take them seriously.

But I have made up my mind, don’t be too melancholy, "Go and pay attention to the progress of clearing the fields. The hidden fields that can be found should be distributed to the refugees as soon as possible without delaying too long. After the completion of the clearing of other owned fields, You can plant whatever you need to plant. As long as the landowner stops causing trouble, no one is allowed to deliberately find trouble. Please pay more attention to this matter. I will say hello to Liu Jin first, but in case he still has trouble with you on this matter. Qing, don’t be afraid of Liu Jin.”

"Yes, I understand!"

The current situation looks a bit like Liu Jin is playing the bad side, while civil servants like Wang Hao, Yang Tinghe, and Zhang Cong are playing the good side.

When the "faint king" was in power, traitors caused chaos, and the upright and loyal ministers fought against them and carried out a tragic struggle.

Zhu Houzhao even thought up the script for them.

As long as the big plaque of Qingtian doesn't fall off, there's no harm in letting them show off their talents.

On the Double Ninth Festival of the 11th year of Zhengde's reign, the first wave of letters from the capital began to arrive after the Nanjing incident.

At that time, the memorials written by Xie Tizhong and others were given instructions.

However, after receiving the order from the capital, they spurted out a mouthful of old blood, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty actually condoned Liu Jin! How could Your Majesty do this?! This is the act of a foolish king!"

When he, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, said this, the others turned pale with fright. After taking a closer look, they found that there was no one around, and they calmed down.

But their respective heartaches cannot be taken lightly.

It was really humiliating to be an official like this. He no longer hesitated to express his gratitude. He immediately began to submit his resignation. It was a shame to be rich and noble in a country without virtue! !
"Thank you, brother. We should follow suit. The emperor is determined to have his own way and can actually say the words of calling Liu Jin a murderer. It's okay for us not to be such an official!"

"Yes, don't do it!"

On the other side, Liu Jin also received an urgent delivery from the palace.

He came to Zhang Yong for discussion, and he was a little excited, "Zhang Yong, you see, the emperor still trusts me very much. Even if the ministers persuade me, your majesty can still protect me."

"Even so, Your Majesty..." Zhang Yong felt sad. It can be said that the Emperor is fighting against ten thousand people with one person.

"Don't be hesitant, just say what you have to say."

"It's nothing, it's just that the emperor is like this. You and I must never let down the emperor. Now the remaining gentry around Nanjing have agreed. The people we sent have also arrived in Changzhou and Suzhou one after another. Let's do this well and share the emperor's worries. Bar."

"You don't have to say that."

A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Liu Jin's eyes, as well as those officials in Nanjing. The emperor did not care about them, but he was not that kind of person. The existence of these people was always the thought of some die-hards. If they didn't deal with them, what would happen? How to avenge the previous revenge by attacking them?

One day later, in the evening, a servant suddenly reported that there was a civil servant outside who wanted to see him.

Liu Jin was surprised, "Is it one person?"

"My father-in-law, I am a man. His surname is Zhou and his given name is Yi. He is the young minister of Taichang Temple in Nanjing."

This officer is the most inconspicuous one under the current system.

"See you, see you." Liu Jin waved her hand away.

But two hours later, the chamberlain came again, "Excuse me, father-in-law, the man hasn't left yet. He also asked me to tell my father-in-law that he knows some secret information that is of interest to my father-in-law."

Liu Jin thought, what kind of trick is this?
He put his hands behind his back and meditated. This person must have wanted something so hard, and he was a little impulsive just now. In fact, now that he thought about it, he was suffering from having no grip among the civil servants. It would be good if this person could work together.

"Okay, bring him here."

"Yes."

Zhou Yi, who is in his 30s, has a dignified and decent face. From a distance, it is easy for people to like him, but when he smiles in front of Liu Jin, it is not the same. After all, he is a bit flattering. .

"My lower official, Zhou Yi, has met Eunuch Liu."

"Why do you want to see our family? What do you want?"