Although it had only been a few days since he took control of Nanjing, Zhu Yixi successfully secured his position with the help of the army.
In the second year of Hongguang's reign, on May 26, the Cavalry Battalion and Mingguang Battalion (Zhao Guangyuan) recaptured Zhenjiang.
Unfortunately, Wu Sangui had taken one step earlier, and the Guazhou navy helped him escape into Yangzhou.
On the 29th, Prime Minister Hui Deng led the Ming Prime Minister's camp to break through Jiangpu and reach Chuzhou, threatening Luzhou and frightening Fengyang.
On the third day of June, Bai Wang led his troops and successfully arrived in Hangzhou, announcing the recovery of Zhejiang Province.
With the news of these victories, Zhu Yixi became more and more comfortable in Nanjing.
As a result, the Military Justice Department also received strong support. Thousands of people tried the cases day and night for more than ten consecutive days and sorted out old cases. It can be said that they were so tired that they vomited blood.
But the effect is also excellent.
More than 1,300 cases have been re-examined, and more than 3,000 new cases have been accepted. Basically, fairness has been achieved.
More than 20,000 local ruffians, local tyrants and evil gentry were arrested and brought to justice.
What is particularly shocking is that almost 99% of the old cases were caused by collusion between government and businessmen, resulting in injustice and the ruin of countless families.
At the same time, all noble residences were also involved.
They used their status to instigate slaves to intervene and profit greatly.
Moreover, many of the backers behind these gangsters who were killed were also them, and some of them were government officials.
"That's unreasonable!"
The report submitted by the Military Justice Department was shocking.
When Zhu Yixi saw this, he was furious.
Twenty thousand people accounted for almost one-fiftieth of the city of Nanjing. This was such a huge number that it was unbelievable.
At the same time, this is true in cities, which also means that the idle population in rural areas has reached an extremely exaggerated proportion.
But immediately, he calmed down and ordered to Zhu Yi and Sun Lin:
"The reason why a tiger is powerful is its sharp claws and teeth. As long as these two are removed, it will be slaughtered by others."
"You did a good job. These collaborators died unjustly, and at the same time it was equivalent to removing their minions."
"Your Highness, the government officials in Jiangning and Shangyuan counties in Nanjing City have been cleared..."
Zhu Yi said a little embarrassedly: "We still need to arrange manpower."
"There are so many wounded soldiers in the General Medical Office, pick some good ones and let them take up their posts, and add some white laborers, you don't have to worry."
King Yu said indifferently. Looking at the account book full of crimes, he stood up and took a deep breath:
"These silverfish are lying on the imperial court to suck blood. They are now fat and strong, making it difficult to deal with them."
If it was just one or two families, he wouldn't be afraid, but if there were dozens of distinguished families, it would cause an uproar, and the political influence would be too great.
"so--"
Zhu Yi and Sun Lin immediately approached, bending down as if listening.
"You continue to arrest people, don't let those slaves go, arrest them directly, and then hint that they will not be implicated. This is called survival by cutting off the tail."
Zhu Yixi had an idea in mind and showed a hint of confidence: "Then torture these people to force them to confess. But once you have the evidence, don't act rashly and wait for my order."
Zhu Yi and Sun Lin nodded and agreed seriously.
Seeing this, Zhu Yixi picked up the pen and drew a red cross on the entire collection:
"Go outside the city and find a place to carry out the execution. Let the people watch. But if the people have any objections, they will be tried again!"
"As you command!"
The two left in a thunderous manner.
It seems that it is time for an anti-gang operation.
Zhu Yixi looked at their leaving figures and murmured.
Green-skinned scoundrels, deceivers and swindlers are of no use to society. Moreover, they often act as thugs and cause social unrest.
These people are even more hateful than Wu Sangui and are a cancer in society.
…
"Li Laosan, why are you still selling tea?"
The neighbor's sister-in-law Wu ran out happily with a basket in her arms. She couldn't help but be surprised when she saw Mr. and Mrs. Li still selling tea.
Li Bai raised his head and said in surprise: "Sister-in-law, where are you going?"
"Go and watch the excitement outside the city."
Sister-in-law Wu gritted her teeth and said, "Didn't King Yu arrest those green-skinned people these days? They have to be executed today, and the neighbors have all come to watch the fun."
"My miserable daughter was abducted by Zhao Chou Po, and I am going to see her die now——"
"That bastard Hu Dabao will be beheaded today too?"
The timid and cowardly Li Laosan said with hatred on his face.
"I don't know!" Sister-in-law Wu shook her head and said, "I heard there were tens of thousands of people? It took many days to be chopped down."
"Snapped--"
When Li Laosan heard this, he threw the rag on the table and said to his mother-in-law: "Look at the stall, I'm going to the execution ground."
"Hu Dabao, this thief, I want to see him die with my own eyes."
With that said, he went straight back home. After a while, he came out carrying two buckets.
"What's going on?"
Sister-in-law Wu asked curiously.
"Herbal tea!"
Li Laosan said seriously: "On this hot day, there are many people watching the excitement. If you don't drink some herbal tea, you will easily suffer from heat stroke!"
"Bah, Li Laosan, you are still thinking about making money at this time."
Sister-in-law Wu laughed and cursed, then followed closely.
The two of them followed the flow of people and arrived at the north of the city. They walked for almost two hours before arriving.
Sure enough, the huge execution ground was filled with people, as if the entire city of Nanjing was empty. At a glance, there were all heads.
Halfway through, Li Laosan sold out all herbal tea and only had a bag of copper coins in his pocket to watch the excitement.
However, outside the execution ground, a row of wooden boards was erected, with hundreds of sheets of white paper pasted on them, densely filled with names of people.
When Li Laosan asked, someone enthusiastically said: "These two thousand people are the names of those who will be beheaded today. Here is the explanation."
"Mr. Sir, please excuse me, does this have Hu Dabao's dog name on it?"
Li Laosan asked shamelessly. Seeing the latter's expression was dull, he could only take out ten copper coins: "It's not a sign of respect."
"Is it from Jiangning County, Huangzipu?"
"That's right!" Li Laosan was overjoyed, he had won.
The so-called Huangzipu refers to the Zipu marked with Thousand-Character Chinese characters. It is a unique household registration management system in the northern and southern capitals.
In the Ming Dynasty, when society was governed, it was called a square in the city, a Xiang near the city, and a li in the countryside. They were called three different names, but the nature was the same.
However, in the cities of Beijing and Nanjing, with the frequent migration of household registration numbers, the squares and compartments gradually became inaccurate.
In particular, Fang and Xiang only count civilian households, excluding craftsman households, military households, etc., which is very inaccurate.
At this time, because the Wucheng Army and Horses Division controlled floods and fires, it naturally became the grassroots rule of Nanjing.
Whether it is a common household, a lowly household, or a craftsman household, living in the city always has to put out fires, prevent thieves, and clear sewers, including shops.
Therefore, it became a unique household registration system in the two capitals.
Suddenly, the execution ground calmed down smoothly:
"Li Dagou, Jiangning County, Chenzipu, abducted women, maimed three people..."
"Li Dagou, Jiangning County, Chenzipu..."
…
More than a hundred people around shouted ten times in a row. When no one responded, the prison officer took a picture of the gavel:
"Execution——"
click
A huge human head rolled down,
For a time, the people were so excited that they were not afraid at all.
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