" Shameless! Truly shameless!"
"Yes... From the looks of it, there was nothing good about being the emperor. His life and death were in the hands of the civil officials!”
"Terrifying. Could it be that Emperor Hongwu is like this too?”
"How is that possible? Emperor Hongwu is the founding emperor. How dare the civil officials!”
"I hope Emperor Hongwu is fine. Although we are not as rich and powerful as Number Two Ming, Emperor Hongwu still loves us."
At this moment, in the First Primordial Great Ming World.
Wuying Hall.
The generals were already arguing!
"These scholars are indeed nothing good. Look at what they've done!”
"Great General, bring us to the next room now and beat those people up!”
"Yes, that's right. Let's collect some interest first!”
Xu Da had a headache from the noise and hurriedly shouted at everyone to stop.
After consoling him, Xu Da hid in a separate room.
"Brother Tang, you're the best. You're so leisurely that I envy you."
" Hmph, who asked you to be the general?" Tang He smiled.
Xu Da sat down and gulped down a mouthful of tea.
"Brother, what do you think His Majesty will do to these scholars?”
Hearing this, Tang He glanced at Xu Da and smiled."His Majesty has never liked civil officials, and I'm afraid he's even more so now.
As for what His Majesty will do, I can't guess.
Tiande, His Majesty is no longer the Zhu Zhongba of the past.
He was now Emperor Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang!
His thoughts couldn't be guessed by others, and even if he did, he couldn't say it.
Do you understand?"
Xu Da's expression was solemn as he nodded in understanding.
"Brother, I will remember this!"
At this moment, in the Hall of Heaven's Tribute.
Zhu Yuanzhang saw the cause of Zhu Houzhao's death.
His body trembled.
They really dared!
As expected, there was nothing good about scholars!
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was furious, he did not lose his mind.
The country could not be governed without scholars, and his policies had just been implemented.
This was not the time to attack a civil servant.
Right, the cabinet!
Six cabinet officials!
Then I can appoint six generals as cabinet ministers.
Generals don't know how to govern?
Hmph, there was no hurry.
They could also set up six cabinet secretaries!
These secretaries were scholars!
The generals and cabinet ministers only worked and did not do anything, while the literati and secretaries only worked and did not work.
In this way, the threat of civil officials taking power and the imbalance between civil and military officials in the future.
This time, everything was resolved.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang was moved. Immediately after, he asked Liu He to start drafting the edict.
At this moment, the video continued to progress.
It had been seven years since the Tumu Fortress incident.
During these seven years, everything was fine.
Zhu Xingtang also handled the court affairs in an orderly manner.
Then, he did something big.
That was to re-cultivate the Great Ming Law!
For this, Zhu Xingtang gathered the cabinet and the officials of the Ming Dynasty's judicial system.
They had meetings day and night.
The purpose of re-establishing the Great Ming Law was to reconfirm the idea of law.
That was to put the people first and strictly control corruption and bribery.
In the past, the punishment for corruption and bribery was not high.
He embezzled 1,000 to 10,000 yuan and was dismissed from office.
Embezzlement of 10,000 to 100,000 Ming Yuan, looting.
Embezzlement of more than 100,000 Ming Yuan, house search, removal of title, fine for life, and those who caused a bad influence were directly executed.
Zhu Xingtang felt that Da Ming had been too tolerant of officials in the past.
He had just ascended the throne, and something like Zhang Juzheng had actually happened.
It could be seen that the officials had eaten too much and wanted to interfere in everything.
Therefore, Zhu Xingtang increased the punishment.
How the death penalty should be measured was clearly written on the Ming law.
It was no longer a bad influence.
What was a bad influence? Wasn't it just a word from an official?
Wasn't it because he said it was bad?
Therefore, Zhu Xingtang felt that there must be specific sentencing standards.
He definitely couldn't be vague!
Zhu Xingtang even lowered the salary of the officials by 10%.
Just these few proposals had been discussed for two years, but no results were reached.
It was related to the interests of all the officials of Ming Dynasty.
The cabinet did not agree with this decision at all.
In the end, Zhu Xingtang flipped through the history books of the Ming Dynasty and related information.
Finally, he found a special rule in the Sage Dynasty.
It was called the final decision-making power.
This right was exercised every five years.
In the end, Zhu Xingtang relied on this power to finally achieve his goal.
However, the long time spent with the civil officials had taken up a lot of his energy.
His body was also getting worse.
After that, he took advantage of the fact that he could still move to return to the Earthwood Fortress.
This was the place that changed his life.
He had stayed here for three months.
Zhu Xingtang rested here.
End of Act Three
Count the votes in ten minutes
At this moment, in the bullet screen,
"Yes... One emperor was suspected to have been killed, and the other emperor was not known to have been killed."
"How could Zhu Xingtang be killed? But that might not be the case."
"Although the video said that because of the conflict with the civil officials, his body was physically and mentally exhausted, causing his body to deteriorate every day, why don't I believe it!”
"I don't believe it either. This civil official of the Great Ming Dynasty is specialized in killing the Emperor."
"I don't know if you guys have realized something terrifying!”
"What?"
"From the video broadcast, the emperors of Number One Ming Dynasty, those who don't go to court, have lived quite a long time.
For example, Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Yijun.
On the contrary, the emperors who went to court all died early!
How could it be such a coincidence!
Why could an emperor who hid live a long life?
On the contrary, the emperor who went to court to do things had only been in office for more than ten years?
The shortest was only a month!
It's really terrifying!"
"This…"
The bullet screen instantly exploded with all kinds of guesses.
At this moment, in the First Primordial Great Ming World.
Wenying Hall.
The civil officials fell silent.
They did not even dare to speak.
The guesses in the bullet comments became more and more terrifying.
It was as if they had turned scholars into demons!
It was clearly those emperors who were so bitter, gluttonous, and liked to eat medicinal pills that they ate themselves to the point of collapse.
How could they be blamed for everything?
This was unfair!
"Minister Li, Minister Li! You must help us.
We scholars are all well-read.
How could he do such a thing without a father or a ruler!
You must explain it to His Majesty."
"Yes, Minister Li."
"That's right, Minister Li, you have to explain. We are all loyal!”
Li Shan Chang looked at the dark and gloomy civil officials in front of him and was completely numb!
No one was a fool!
How could these scholars not have guessed?
The cause of Zhu Houzhao's death had a lot to do with the literati.
Even though he died from treatment at the Imperial Academy of Medicine.
But the main culprit was the civil officials.
How could they not be worried?
It was difficult to be an official in the Hongwu Dynasty.
Not to mention the low salary, he could still hold on by relying on his feelings.
However, even if he was not diligent, he would be reprimanded.
It was even to the extent that he wanted to peel off the skin and plant grass for just a little silver!
How cruel was this!
In addition to this matter.
The civil officials could already imagine the miserable days ahead.
Thus, they all came to Li Shan Chang.
He hoped that Li Shan Zhang could mediate.
But…
Lee Shan Chang really had a hard time saying it!
He had never felt so regretful.
Why did he become the prime minister back then?
Miscalculation, this was too much of a miscalculation!
However, as the representative of the civil officials, the Prime Minister of Great Ming!
It was only right to uphold justice for the civil officials!
but...
Li Shan Chang didn't dare to meet Zhu Yuanzhang.
He knew Zhu Yuanzhang too well.
At this moment, Zhu Hongwu had already made his decision.
Once he made a decision, no one could change it.
He, Lee Shan Chang, couldn't do it anymore.
Li Shan Zhang was in a dilemma.
That's his mother!
Whoever wants to be the prime minister can do it. In a few days, we'll go and resign!
"Everyone, go back for the time being. It's useless to surround us now.
Moreover, do you have the decency of an official to act like this?”
At this moment, Liu Bowen stood up.
Lee Shan Chang was surprised.
He did not expect that at this time, it was actually Liu Bowen, his old rival, who helped him.
Old Liu, you're so loyal!
I won't make things difficult for you anymore!
When the civil officials heard this, they hesitated.
Liu Bowen was a censor and naturally did not get along with them.
They were also afraid that Liu Bowen would report their performance to Emperor Hongwu.
In this way, the good impression that did not exist in the first place was almost gone!
Thus, the civil officials dispersed with a sense of concern.
"Old Liu, thank you!" Li Shan Zhang was very sincere.
" I've had a good chat with Minister Li these days. I'm just doing my part," Liu Bowen said with a smile.
"Don't call me Minister Li. How about calling me Old Li from now on?”
" Okay, haha." Liu Bowen was stunned for a moment, then laughed heartily.
uh...
He had finally befriended this fellow.
This way, even if there were any major changes in the future, they could still help each other.
Lee Shan Chang nodded and sighed,""Hey, Old Liu, what do you think I should do?”
Liu Bowen naturally knew what Li Shan Chang was asking.
"Old Li, I think you should go to His Majesty!”
"Old Liu, tell me more."
Liu Bowen cleared his throat and said,""Old Li, His Majesty might be waiting for you to find him now.
After finding His Majesty, he must remember this.
Tell the truth!
No matter what His Majesty asks, you must tell the truth.
Sincerity was the only sure-kill skill!
This was also applicable to His Majesty.
After that, do whatever His Majesty asks you to do.
I understand His Majesty. He only wants obedient officials.
Even if he had to suffer some grievances temporarily.
His Majesty would also make up for it elsewhere.
So, Old Li, you don't have to worry about losing out."
After Liu Bowen finished speaking, he took a sip of tea.
Needless to say, this Old Li, Old Li, was really refreshing!
After hearing this, Lee Shan Chang was enlightened!
No wonder he was the military advisor!
This experience was enough for him to learn how to deal with His Majesty.
What invaluable advice!
"Old Liu doesn't have much to say. Let's go now."
"I wish Old Li a great victory!" Liu Bowen cupped his hands.
At this moment, in the Hall of Heaven's Tribute.
"Good job!
So that was how it was!
I was wondering why the descendants of our Zhu family are so short-lived!
It turned out that this was all the credit of these civil officials!”
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was fierce, like a ferocious tiger that was about to devour people!
In Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, civil officials had always been untrustworthy.
However, the 70% disbelief before had become 90% disbelief now!
The remaining one point will be given to those brothers who have accompanied us to conquer the world.
"Your Majesty, Minister Li requests an audience!"
Hmm?
What was Li Shan Chang doing here?
Could it be that he was here to explain for the civil officials?
That was right. He was the prime minister and was born to stand on the side of the civil officials.
In an instant, Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts turned.
"Xuan!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang rubbed his face to make his expression look normal.
Otherwise, if Li Shan Zhang was frightened, this old fellow would probably be slippery and refuse to say anything.
Not long after, Li Shan Zhang walked into the hall.
"I…"
" Alright, let's get straight to the point." Zhu Yuanzhang forbade polite words.
This made Li Shan Zhang's heart tighten.
As expected, His Majesty was just as he had thought!
However, he remembered Old Liu's instructions.
Tell the truth! Tell the truth!
" Your Majesty, all the officials are in a panic because of the video. Please allow me to explain to Your Majesty," Li Shan Chang cupped his hands and said.
Explain?
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows.
Why did Li Shan Zhang look like this today?
uh...
More than ever…They had to be sincere!
That's right, sincerity!
Oh! He remembered!
These days, this old fellow was very close to Liu Bowen.
Liu Bowen's guidance was probably indispensable.
The two of them had actually joined forces!
Not good!
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was naturally sensitive to politics, immediately realized.
He was probably too ruthless!
It forced the two of them to unite and survive.
uh...
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered.
"Minister Li is too polite. What explanation? It's just a video.
Who could predict the future?
However, since all the officials were worried.
Then I have a solution. Minister Li can take it over and take a look!”
Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang signaled Liu He to pass the imperial edict to Li Shan Chang.
He flipped it open.
Lee Shan Chang was shocked!
This was…
His Majesty is going to cut off the future of civil servants!
This was…This was…How can I agree!
Li Shan Chang looked up at the smiling Zhu Yuanzhang with a solemn expression.
Two words appeared in his mind.
"We're finished!"
This was an exchange of benefits!
His Majesty could use the video to settle accounts with the civil servants, or even more harshly.
But now, His Majesty actually didn't do anything.
He directly gave him an imperial edict.
What was the meaning of this?
This was telling him that he had to either agree to the imperial edict or watch something happen to the current civil officials!
This move was amazing!
However, Lee Shan Chang didn't have much of a choice.
He could only agree!
After all, the person now was more important.
More importantly, Liu Bowen instructed him to act according to His Majesty's wishes.
Forget it, I'll bear this future infamy!!!
"I... Receive the decree!"
At this moment, Number Two was transforming the Great Ming World.
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was leisurely drinking tea, suddenly froze.
Then, he burst out laughing.
"Haha, Chen Er, Biao Er, let me tell you something fun!"
As it turned out, Zhu Yuanzhang had just completed a political struggle that he was proud of.
He specially chatted with Zhu Yuanzhang to show off.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang was more than ten years older than Number One.
He had seen all kinds of fights.
Empty seal case, Hu Weiyong case, Guo Huan case, in which Lao Zhu borrowed strength to fight.
He toyed with the civil officials.
Even the instructors of the later generations were amazed by the brilliance of the show.
How could the young Zhu Yuanzhang compare to this?
Zhu Chen shook his head. Number One was still young.
None of the four major cases in the early Ming Dynasty were unjust. All of them were the result of political struggles.
The civil officials bullied Old Zhu because he was uneducated and wanted to use the rules to teach him how to govern the country.
The result was that Old Zhu was born to fight with others!
He also taught the civil servants how to be officials in the Hong Martial Dynasty.
Furthermore, the harsh treatment of officials in the Hongwu Dynasty caused the civil officials of the Great Ming Dynasty to dislike the Zhu family.
Many emperors were killed by the civil officials.
In ancient times, as long as it was a normal emperor, they would know that their stance was the same as the people.
Except for those who were fooled by the civil officials.
For example, Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty.
uh...
Hongzhi revived...
He had never seen the border army abandoned and lost its territory.
Thinking of this, Zhu Chen shook his head.
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly again.
" Haha, Chen 'er, Biao' er, that old man is getting anxious. Haha!" Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily.
Zhu Chen didn't respond.
Old Zhu had seen this kind of behavior many times and was already used to it.
However, Zhu Biao couldn't bring his stern and powerful father down.
Compared to his father, who smiled like a child now.
uh...
Ever since the comparison video appeared.
Six hundred years after knowing about Ming Dynasty.
The old father's mood became more relaxed by the day.
Perhaps, his old father knew that he no longer had to worry about the Great Ming inheritance.
Hmm?
Thinking about it this way, did Imperial Father also favor Brother Chen?
Thinking of this, Zhu Biao's lips curled up.
He might as well find an opportunity to test it.
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang instantly turned hostile.
"Let's go! Chen 'er, Biao' er, follow me to the bullet screen. That old fellow is laughing at me!”
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