Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

Three days passed in a flash!

The news that one person made a mistake and three generations were punished in this matter shocked officials all over the world.

Even many officials showed signs of panic and anxiety.

After all, if the court really acted like this, then all their lifelong efforts would be meaningless.

Even their descendants will blame them.

Zhou Zheng's order was extremely harsh, and some people even described it as cutting off the source of the fire.

Using the children of these officials as a price does make the officials think twice before resigning.

Some people even suddenly felt that things might take a turn for the better.

However, the development of things still exceeded the expectations of the people of the world and Mu Yun and others.

This seemed extremely shocking and threatening, but it did not reverse the situation.

Although, as Zhou Zheng thought, some officials did return to their posts obediently out of consideration for their children, the vast majority of officials not only did not return to their posts, but were filled with righteous indignation and their attitudes became even more radical.

They are not even asking for leave, they are resigning!

It was as if he was determined.

This was something Mu Yun had not expected.

Standing in the palace again, in front of Zhou Zheng, Mu Yun's face was bitter.

He has served in three dynasties and is now the prime minister. It can be said that he is second only to the emperor.

Mu Yun has handled countless court affairs, and even helped Zhou Zheng turn the situation around and save the court many times.

However, this time, Mu Yun found himself so powerless.

First of all, these officials cannot be killed.

After all, if they really continued to kill, such a large number would be impossible to kill them all, and it would even cause the image of the court to plummet.

Secondly, threats cannot be made privately in this situation.

Once the news spreads, it will definitely cause an uprising.

It seemed as if this was a dead end.

"Teacher, do you know why they would rather risk their children's future than resign?"

Zhou Zheng looked at the pile of memorials on the desk and his voice became a little lower.

"I don't know, old minister."

Mu Yun shook his head. Perhaps in his opinion, the only reason was that the power of the aristocratic families was too strong, so strong that it had shaken the foundation of the imperial court.

"Because, everything they do is a gamble!"

"I bet that the court will compromise. I bet that this time, the court will lose."

Zhou Zheng put down the memorial in his hand and explained in a soft voice.

Mu Yun was not surprised, because this was not only the opinion of the aristocratic families, but probably everyone in the world thought the same.

"In addition, they are well aware of the principle that the law does not punish the masses."

Zhou Zheng continued to speak.

Sure enough, when the words "the law does not hold everyone responsible" came out, Mu Yun suddenly realized.

But, it seems that this has always been the case.

"But they underestimated my determination."

"Order to approve the resignation of all officials."

“Let the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Personnel record their descendants within three generations.”

Zhou Zheng's voice was slow, but powerful.

"I just want to tell them that I am not joking and I will never compromise. I will take every spit from you as a nail!"

Zhou Zheng's mouth corners raised, and there was no sign of relaxation on his face.

He wanted to see what these people were capable of.

"According to the order!"

Mu Yun took a deep breath, and then a hint of determination appeared in his eyes.

He knew that these people were indeed waiting, even though many officials were Mu Yun's disciples, so he understood what these people were thinking.

But now, these people’s ideas are likely to be dashed.

Zhou Zheng is not an ordinary emperor. The biggest characteristic of Zhou Zheng’s character is that he will never allow himself to be threatened.

They are betting that Zhou Zheng will compromise.

But what Zhou Zheng did was to never hold back.

"Your Majesty, these vacancies..."

Since we cannot change the current situation, we must find ways to resolve some of the negative consequences brought about by this situation.

If officials cannot be replenished in time, the court will soon come to a standstill.

“Indeed, there are a lot of vacancies.”

Zhou Zheng nodded.

"Now, it's time for those people to step up."

Zhou Zheng slowly exhaled the foul air from his chest, and a gleam of light appeared in his eyes.

Those people?!

Mu Yun was a little confused and surprised.

Those people, who are they referring to?

The current court needs not three or five, nor thirty or fifty, nor three or five hundred.

There are hundreds, thousands or even tens of thousands of vacancies!

How is it possible to find so many suitable people in such a short time?

But when he looked at Zhou Zheng, Zhou Zheng was not anxious at all, but instead looked confident.