The reason why Zhu Youjian started to rectify the government was because he had no choice.
He had wanted to delay it and put it aside for next month, but things had developed beyond his expectations.
Li Sancai's appearance had disrupted his plan.
Since Li Sancai had appeared and participated in the rebellion, the court had colluded with the inner and outer courts to control the government.
It was clear that Li Sancai planned to kill the capable ruler before he died and use the Donglin Party as the backbone to control the court.
From now on, Eastwoods would be the ruler, and no one would be able to go against their will and interests.
Donglin and Guixun had a cooperative and competitive relationship. The interests of the north and the south had always coexisted in cooperation and opposition.
The north was dominated by the capital's nobility, and they used Mao Wenlong to sell their resources, forming an interest group.
In the south, they formed a powerful interest group with Liaodong and Shanxi merchants.
Their trade was quite extensive, and even the country's strategic materials were sold.
Two huge interest networks directly blocked Da Ming's economic lifeline.
If Tianqi wanted to reform the tax, it would touch the interests of the entire Ming Dynasty's nobles and gentry.
Only by killing Heaven Enlightenment and re-recommending a ruler that was in line with their interests would everyone be happy.
As for the farmers, they ignored them. In their eyes, the so-called struggle for profit with the people had never been these farmers.
When Zhu Youjian returned to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, he saw Sun Chengzong, Yuan Keli, Wei Zhongxian, Tian Ergeng, Xu Jiansui, Xu Yingyuan, and Cui Yingyuan waiting outside the palace.
Zhu Youjian saw Wei Zhongxian waiting with sweat all over his forehead and couldn't help but sigh in his heart."Old Wei, you're so old, but you're still so fast. It's really hard on you.”
After entering the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Xu Ying Yuan said,"Your Majesty, this servant has already investigated and sorted out the files. Wang Tiqian, one of the masterminds of the previous emperor's rebellion, played a very important role.”
Zhu Youjian suddenly found something interesting. Xu Ying Yuan was his eunuch, Cui Ying Yuan was the commander of the Jinyiwei, and Yan Ying Yuan was his general at the border.
However, with the name Ying Yuan, Cui Ying Yuan seemed to be a piece of trash. Ol 'Wei didn't clean up this guy?
In Zhu Youjian's opinion, since Old Wei didn't clean him up, it showed that he was a good dog who would bite whoever he pointed at.
Of course, Cui Ying Yuan was also a sacrifice at the critical moment. Otherwise, Old Wei would not have let him be the leader of the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
In Zhu Youjian's opinion, there were two people who could be used in the Brocade Guard. One was Tian Ergeng, and the other was Xu Xianchun. Both of them were very capable.
As for Luo Sigong, the former commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards, Zhu Youjian didn't think he was outstanding.
Although the Luo family had been in charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guards for four generations, the Luo family had been in charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guards since Emperor Jiajing. They had been high-ranking members of the Embroidered Uniform Guards until they retired from the Tianqi Dynasty.
Obviously, Luo Sigong was not a simple person. He had to retire due to illness in the fourth year of Tianqi, and then Li Sancai faked his death. Clearly, there was something fishy going on between Luo Sigong and Li Sancai.
Zhu Youjian scoffed at saying that the Luo family had been loyal for generations.
Thinking of this, Zhu Youjian looked at Xu Ying Yuan and said,""Did he mention Luo Sigong?"
"Your Majesty already knows?" Xu Ying Yuan asked in shock.”
Zhu Youjian shook his head." I suddenly thought of it because Luo Sigong retired at the end of the fourth year of Tianqi. Li Sancai also faked his death."
It was impossible for Wang Tiqian alone to kill the previous Emperor. Clearly, they had people in the Embroidered Uniform Guards, so it would be difficult for Luo Sigong to escape.”
Xu Ying Yuan suddenly admired Zhu You Jian. He was actually able to deduce the whole truth of the matter through such a small detail.
If he didn't know that Wang Tigan's true confidant had gone through torture, he wouldn't have known that Luo Sigong was actually involved.
Cui Ying Yuan immediately knelt down and said,"Your Majesty, I have already arrested Luo Sigong!"”
"Good, good, good. Everything can be connected now. The Jinyiwei, the inner court, and the outer court colluded. If outsiders wanted to enter, it would be difficult to not be discovered without the Jinyiwei.”
"The palace has become the backyard of these traitors!" Zhu Youjian said coldly.”
Since yesterday, both the imperial palace and the capital had been purged!
Originally, Sun Chengzong had wanted to plead for leniency and forgive those who had committed minor crimes, but seeing that the former Commander of the Brocade Guard was involved, this was a big problem.
As an emperor, if he didn't clean it up, no official could guarantee that there wouldn't be a next time.
In troubled times, using heavy laws to deter those rebels would only make it even more difficult for the Ming Dynasty to revive.
"All of you have done very well. Capture whoever you know and don't let them off easily. This concerns the fate and safety of the country. You can't be careless and don't sympathize with them.”
"We will follow the teachings of the Holy Emperor!" Everyone knelt down to thank him!
"Minister Sun, Minister Yuan, if Old Wei and the others lack manpower, you can provide support. This time, we must clean up these rebels.”
"Yes!"
"Old Wei, did Li Sancai, Wang Tiqian, and Han Xiong confess?”
Wei Zhongxian smiled bitterly." Your Majesty, Wang Tiqian has already been beaten black and blue all over. He just won't confess. He said he'll only tell you when he sees Your Majesty."
Li Sancai is old. Without the Emperor's decree, this old servant doesn't dare to act rashly. As for Han Fei, he's crying injustice.”
"Truly impressive, do you really think that I don't dare to kill? What a joke!"
Zhu Youjian really did not expect Wang Tiqian to still want to live. It seemed that he was old and muddle-headed!
" Your Majesty," Wei Zhongxian said," now that the three of them have been captured, we can't keep the news under wraps any longer. Your Majesty, please make a judgment!"”
Zhu Youjian understood that Wei Zhongxian was worried that the Donglin Party would mobilize all the officials and scholars to make trouble and make things worse. As long as the three of them contacted the outside world, they would definitely have a way to get away with it.
"Hehe, you participated in the rebellion and still want to get away with it. You even want to not punish the masses.”
Zhu Youjian immediately took out 500 grams of spiritual rice and sneered,""Li San thinks that he's old and that as long as he doesn't confess, he can protect his clansmen.
If he is truly a scholar with an iron bone, I will grant his wish. Remember, give each of the three of them a bowl, no more, no less.
This was a rare treasure in the world, incomparably precious, and a good treasure that could prolong one's life.
After eating the spiritual rice, he used torture on me. After eating this spiritual rice, it would be difficult for me to die even if I wanted to.
I don't believe that they have the kind of true faith and will to serve the public wholeheartedly.”
In Zhu Youjian's opinion, these people were not doing this for the country, but for power and personal gain. It was their creed in life that every man for himself would be destroyed by the heavens.
As long as they were given a chance to live, it was impossible for them not to confess under the harsh punishment.
In Zhu Youjian's heart, the three tribes had already shown mercy, and killing nine tribes was the proper operation of the Chinese.
Anyway, Zhu Youjian had never thought of letting these participants go. As long as they participated, they could forget about living.
Wei Zhongxian was extremely excited when he heard Zhu Youjian's words.
Since His Majesty was willing to use it on the enemy, as long as they made contributions, they would probably receive such a reward!
Who wouldn't want to live a few more years?
Zhu Youjian looked at his confidants. It seemed that the eunuchs were actually Zhu Youjian's confidants. This was the consensus of everyone present.
Ol 'Wei's status would not be affected. Although Ol' Wei's position had been reduced, his authority was still there and he was still valued.
Zhu Youjian had no choice. It was not that he did not want to change, but Old Wei was the most capable eunuch around him.
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