That day.
The Shen family mansion was raided.
Every time a chest of treasure was taken out, the Jinyiwei in front of the mansion would record it.
There were hundreds of carriages filled with their valuables.
The carriages were all covered with black cloth and transported to Yingtian to be used in the national treasury.
The Shen family members were all locked up and awaiting punishment.
Due to the slow speed of the carriage and in order not to cause a commotion, Lan Shenxing, who was responsible for escorting the goods, could only walk at night.
However…
The news was sent to the palace by the Jinyiwei in advance.
"Your Majesty."
The Embroidered Uniform Guard knelt on one knee. Behind him was a wooden box.
"What's in the box?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
Could it be that it was confiscated jewelry?
But weren't those valuables already on their way? What was the purpose of shipping this box back in advance?
"Replying to Your Majesty, there are silver notes and jewelry inside.”
The Embroidered Uniform Guards reported truthfully,"This is…the Jiangnan area's officials bribing Lord Lan."”
"What?!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened.
"Where did they get such guts?”
Zhu Biao was shocked.
Don't you know that the Jinyiwei are the emperor's personal army?
He actually dared to bribe them?
Could it be that these officials were so brainless?
No.
These officials were not brainless, nor were they bold.
It was because they were already used to bribery.
After all.
Be it Hu Weiyong, Huaixi Xungui, or Zhedong Group, they all used this method.
The Jinyiwei had just been established.
Although they knew that the Jinyiwei was the emperor's personal army, Hu Weiyong was still the prime minister!
So...
They subconsciously felt that since the Prime Minister could not escape bribery, then the so-called Emperor's personal army must be the same.
Furthermore, there was another reason.
They knew that many officials were involved in this matter, so they had the idea that the law should not punish the masses.
It had to be said.
There was nothing wrong with their thinking.
If it was an ordinary emperor, he would really turn a blind eye for the sake of the country.
After all, if this matter was taken seriously, the officials involved would not be few.
However…
However, they had neglected the most crucial problem.
Zhu Yuanzhang was no ordinary emperor.
Instead, he was a ruthless person who could become the emperor by relying on a broken bowl!
It was not an exaggeration to say that he was the emperor with the greatest power in the past dynasties!
"Hahaha…"
Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that he laughed." Biao 'er, do you think they've calculated that we…won't dare to deal with them?" Or do they think Hu Weiyong can protect them better than me?”
"I think this is a good thing," Zhu Biao said.”
"Something good?"
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at him.
"Hasn't Imperial Father always wanted to abolish the prime minister system? In that case, he could use this opportunity.”
Zhu Biao said.
"Biao Er, you didn't disappoint me.”
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed.
"Your son's words and actions are for Imperial Father's sake and for Great Ming's sake.”
Zhu Biao was kind and generous, but he was not a weakling.
To be honest.
His methods weren't bad, and he was decisive in killing.
Then why did everyone say that he was merciful?
It was very simple.
You have to see who you're comparing yourself to.
As the saying went, there was no harm without comparison.
The ministers who had survived Zhu Yuanzhang's hands had long been scared out of their wits. They could not even sleep soundly every day.
Comparing Zhu Biao to Zhu Yuanzhang was like comparing an angel to the mortal world.
It was not an exaggeration to say that the former was the Virgin Mary in the hearts of the ministers at that time.
For example, there were so many emperors in the past dynasties, and they were all compared to Zhu Yuanzhang.
This group of people could also appear very benevolent.
As for Zhu Biao's generosity, it was the same.
Lastly, it was Zhu Biao's personality.
Weak?
This word had nothing to do with him.
In the early Ming Dynasty, who among Zhu Di and the others would dare to disobey, contradict, and insist on their own opinions when Zhu Yuanzhang was furious?
No one dared!
But Zhu Biao dared.
"Biao Er, how do you think we should handle this matter?”
Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
Zhu Biao said loudly," Huaixi's generals can stay put for now. After all, the world is still uncertain. We still need their help. Zhedong Group could be suppressed a little. As for Hu Weiyong…Your son feels that he is the only one who needs to be dealt with as soon as possible to maximize the stability of the imperial power!”
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded his head in satisfaction. He looked at Mao Xiang and said,""A few days ago, did you find out that those officials still retained the bad habits of Northern Yuan?”
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Mao Xiang bowed.
"Let's start with…the blank official documents.”
Zhu Yuanzhang opened his mouth and said,"It won't be too late to start with Hu Weiyong after this matter is over." A year's plan was in spring. In order to have a good omen, well, let Hu Weiyong choose…
Next spring. It had been so many years. Even if he did not contribute, he had worked hard. Let's let him live this last year well.”
"I will obey."
Mao Xiang agreed.
……
At the same time.
Hu Weiyong also received news from Jiangnan.
His expression was heavy, and panic appeared in his eyes.
That night.
He went to Li Shan Chang's residence and had a long chat with him.
"Don't worry, I won't do anything to you. Because once the surgery was made, it would be impossible to stop. How many people would be implicated?”
Li Shan Chang knew Zhu Yuanzhang very well and comforted him," Even if the higher-ups really want to make a move, they won't make a move on you. At most…"
Killing some insignificant people was just a shock to the tiger! However, you have to keep a low profile these days.”
"I'll remember it."
When Hu Weiyong heard this, he felt much more at ease.
It had to be said that Li Shanchang really understood Zhu Yuanzhang very well.
But he understood.
He was only the Zhu Yuanzhang before he became the emperor.
At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang treated his brothers very well.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many people willing to work for him.
However, the current Zhu Yuanzhang was no longer the golden scale of the past.
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