eldest son of Ming dynasty

Inside the Qianqing Palace.

Of course, these six people didn't know that the emperor was making these preparations for Prince Ning. They just thought that the emperor was determined to plow the south of the Yangtze River, even if there were rebels and rebels.

Looking back, Zhu Houzhao took out the memorial that Wang Hao hurriedly sent over and read it.

You Zhi didn't seem to be much slower.

After a brief glance, he understood.

He said slightly strangely: "...seeing that you are so anxious, I thought Liu Jin had done something terrible."

He spread out the memorial and said, "Aren't these cases all well-founded? The case files have also been provided to the Secretary Li Supervisor. These dozens of people making sanctimonious gentleman's petitions are actually more or less for the sake of Why shouldn’t you kill yourself and your clan?”

Wang Hao was still prepared, so he handed over his hand and said, "Your Majesty, there are many charges written in the memorial, but it is still possible that they were framed. After all, in just a few days, dozens of people were convicted of crimes. It really doesn't make sense. Moreover, Liu Jin acted against the will and caused the imperial court to lose the support of the people. At present, nearly a hundred people have submitted their resignations and abandoned their posts. I also brought my resignations."

Zhu Houzhao clenched his fists and suddenly became angry. He also threw the memorial in his other hand to the ground, "That's enough!"

thump.

These people all knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, calm down!"

"I know how to calm down my anger all day long. Don't you know why I am angry? I just want to ask you two, Wang Hao and Yang Tinghe, is your cabinet the Ming Dynasty's cabinet, and are you following my emperor's orders?! "

"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? I will naturally obey your Majesty's will."

"Was it wrong to issue the order to clear the fields? There are so many hidden fields, the imperial tax revenue has been lost year after year, the people's living burden has become more and more heavy, and the extravagance of the gentry has gradually increased. Did I do this wrong?!
I know that many people were killed this time. But behind closed doors with your closest friends, do I want to kill someone? Am I promoting Qingtian just for myself? Wouldn't it be happy if I really closed the palace door and became a foolish king for my own sake? ! Oh, forget it if other officials don’t understand. As cabinet officials, what on earth is going on with you? You keep making noises with me here again and again! What are you doing for this? "

Wang Hao lowered his head and said, "As a minister, I cannot share your worries for Your Majesty, which really makes me ashamed. Your Majesty asked me why today. I am doing it for the Ming Dynasty, for the sake of the court and your Majesty's holiness, how dare I do it for myself? consider?"

"In this case, the cabinet will issue an order to the world today, saying that you will accept my will and implement the Qingtian!"

Wang Hao still insisted, "Your Majesty has an order, and no minister dares to disobey it. There is only a difference between drastic and gentle actions. Allowing Liu Jin to act like this in Jiangnan will make the court lose the support of the people. If scholars cannot be of the same mind as the court, it will be a disaster." The country is shaken!"

Zhu Houzhao stood up slowly, then squatted in front of the six kneeling people, leaning his head slightly, and said sarcastically, "Shouldn't scholars worry about the world's worries first, and be happy after tomorrow's happiness? The court cleared the land and divided the fields. Giving it to the refugees is obviously a move that benefits the people, shouldn’t it please people’s hearts?”

After speaking, his face darkened, "Don't think of me as a scumbag and talk nonsense here! Do you think I will believe such nonsense?!"

"Your Majesty, everything I say is true, and I would never dare to lie in front of you!"

"Okay! Stop talking!" Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, "When the matter has reached this point, let's all talk about it. I will let Liu Jin work in Jiangnan to the end. Not to mention [-]% of the land, at least [-]% Let me measure it clearly. Whoever stops me will be killed! When you go down, do three things for me!

First, order in the name of the cabinet, signed by all three of you. The general idea is that the order to clear the land in the world is for the sake of the people and the country. These scholars understand that we must do it, and we must do it even if they don't understand! The cabinet and the emperor are one, and the court and the local government are one. Anyone who disobeys this order is considered a rebel, and should be executed for his crime!
Second, gather all the people who have submitted their resignations in Nanjing and other places, including the capital, to give a unified reply. They want to become officials. I agree and the court agrees! But to be clear, the imperial court's principle of promoting Qingtian cannot be distorted by them. Resigning at this time is ultimately due to dissatisfaction with the imperial decree. There are many people who accuse me of being a foolish king! Not only do I deny this account, I also want to demand it! We need to discuss clearly with them whether we should put our own reputation first, or whether we should put the country and the people first!
As an emperor, I never speak false words. To be an official of the Ming Dynasty and to go against the imperial court, it is not enough to write an official memorial. So I will say this now: The imperial court will check these people one by one to see what their daily routine is. Whether the expenses are consistent with the salary and income depends on whether their family has a lot of fertile land, so they are unwilling to clear the land! See if they are as kind and upright as they say!

The third thing is that the order to clear land under heaven has its legitimacy and necessity. From now on, if there are any further memorials that falsely claim postponement, the cabinet will not draw up votes, and I will not give any instructions! "

After making the 'three' gesture, Zhu Houzhao did not finish, and continued to say harshly: "I am usually a courteous and virtuous corporal, but the king is the minister, and I am the one who calls the shots in the Ming Dynasty. The cabinet will do these three things immediately, otherwise don't blame me. Don’t miss the past friendship!”

The matter finally reached this point, and Zhu Houzhao wanted to wrap up the cabinet and promote it in the name of the imperial court.

Wang Hao and Yang Tinghe felt a little sad. They and the emperor were indeed monarchs and ministers, but they actually had a certain friendship.

What I said today is a bit hurtful.

On the other hand, Zhang Cong was very straightforward and said: "Weak minister, take the order."

After a while, Wang and Yang could only accept the order.

When they were about to retreat, Zhu Houzhao stopped him and said, "Wait a minute. There's something else to do. There's a reason why I didn't summon the officials today. This time, in several prefectures in the south of the Yangtze River, many officials in the yamen will probably have to be purged. However, according to the According to the selection criteria of the Ministry of Personnel in recent years, whoever is selected will be sent to die. It doesn't matter if they die, I'm afraid it will delay my important events. So it is better not to send officials for the time being. "

He is not afraid of resigning and becoming an official, or being left empty-handed. Who is he trying to scare? This country will not be in chaos that easily.

In the original history, Liu Jin caused rebellion and Wuzong was absurd. After more than ten years, the country still inherited it. Emperor Wanli has not been in court for decades, the government offices across the country have lost more people, and the emperor has gone on strike. Zhu Houzhao is better than him, so what?
Are you still worried that it will be difficult to find a two-legged official?
"But Your Majesty, if this happens, the government will be empty. Who will do the work of clearing the fields?" Wang Hao's old face was worried to death.

"Just someone can lead the surveyor. The extra people are useless. If it doesn't work, I will ask Liu Jin to send a few people."

Let Liu Jin come out?
It seemed that Yang Tinghe and Zhang Cong understood it immediately.

The Ministry of Civil Affairs was not allowed to send personnel, and Liu Jin sent people, which did not even give him a chance to intervene. This is not okay.

"Your Majesty, I dare you, I have something to say to your Majesty." Yang Tinghe knelt down.

Zhu Houzhao squinted his eyes and replied indifferently, "Say."

"Since ancient times, the use of eunuchs has been a sign of harming the country. The officials in Jiangnan may have shortcomings this time, but it is unwise to appoint internal eunuchs."

"I said, this is better than sending people over to make trouble! If you say unpleasant things to me, I also have an unpleasant thing to say to you: If you don't do what I want to do, some people will do it! You are also forcing these things !”

Yang Tinghe's heart sank even more, "Your Majesty's Holy Mingzhuzhao, even if you use eunuchs, your integrity will naturally be unimpeded. When I heard that Liu Jin officially started allocating fields in Jiangnan, he would not dare to violate the holy will and do harm to the people. But if future generations What about imitating it?”

Zhu Houzhao paused, this is the truth.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that eunuchs were a serious problem at the beginning, so he strictly prohibited them. However, it was not him, Zhu Houzhao, who violated the ancestral system.

Wang Hao had some expectations in his heart. Yang Tinghe always thought clearly.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Houzhao only paused for a moment, and then said directly: "If the descendants are like me and face the situation of civil servants from foreign dynasties acting in an incompetent manner, then of course they must follow suit! Do they want to be coerced by officials from all over the world and become an incompetent king? ?”

After saying that, he turned away, still angry.

"Your Majesty, when you say this, you only act based on power and interests, and you say you are governing the country by virtue, but in fact you are further and further away from the right path."

"Bold!"

Yang Tinghe still showed no fear and began to show the toughness of a Confucian disciple. He just didn't accept the emperor's words that future generations should follow suit.

In fact, it doesn't sound good. If Emperor Hongzhi was still here, I'm afraid he would have said something stupid.

Zhu Houzhao was also quick to talk. He talked about it all today. As for Yang Tinghe's boldness, it was within his expectation. This group of people is like this.

"Your Majesty, calm down." Zhang Cong said from the side: "Old Xu Yang Ge is tired, and some words offended His Majesty. However, Yang Ge is a loyal minister of the country, so please don't punish him."

In fact, if Yang Tinghe is punished today, it will help his reputation.

"Okay, just a few words, I won't pursue it any further. The three of you just retreat and get things done."

Zhang Cong tugged at the corner of Yang Tinghe's clothes. Since the emperor let him go, don't be stunned at this time.

Yang Tinghe didn't say much, bowed and left Qianqing Palace.

Afterwards, Zhu Houzhao asked He Jian and Wang Jing to leave together, leaving only Zhang Zilin here.

"We haven't seen anything like this in Henan before, right?"

Zhang Zilin was a little cautious, "It must be difficult to see... in Beijing."

"What's your opinion?"

"There is a saying that every time a person slaughters a dog in a righteous way, the most unlucky person is a scholar. Things in the world are very complicated, and it is difficult to understand right and wrong, good and evil. As a minister, you should try your best to do it. As for Your Majesty, you can only do your best. ."

"Your words transcend the debate between right and wrong." Zhu Houzhao slowly calmed down, nodded in approval and said, "Maybe there are not so many right and wrong in this world. If you think it is right, do your best."

There is a sentence that Zhang Zilin keeps in his heart but does not dare to say more, that is, if he makes a mistake, he must admit it.

"Wei Chen believes that although the methods are different, His Majesty is for the people."

Zhu Houzhao rolled his eyelids and said, "I am doing this for the people."

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This book already has 240 million words.

I said before that I would write 300 million, but it was actually very fast.