Gu Xianxiong originally thought that even if he sacrificed all the food, as long as he could atone for his sins, with the Gu family's industry spread across Yangzhou and the Gu family's accumulated wealth of hundreds of years, even if the pig was killed this time, he would be able to recover in the future.
He always has revenge.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Shan, who lives in Prince Wu's Mansion, has been watching the show and has detailed information.
The Gu family has long been figured out.
How else to play?
The emperor had an invincible army that could sweep through every family and had an absolute advantage. In addition, the emperor has a sufficient intelligence network and has already figured out everything. Playing tricks in front of the emperor is just a trick.
Gu Xianxiong collapsed on the ground, then quickly knelt down and knelt on the ground, tapping his head on the ground and saying: "Your Majesty, the Gu family knows the crime and the people know the crime. We are willing to cooperate with your Majesty and obey all your orders."
Zhao Shan sneered: "Since you know the crime, do you know what the crime of deceiving the emperor is?"
Gu Xianxiong was even more worried.
The crime of deceiving the emperor?
This crime may be serious or minor.
If Zhao Shan doesn't pursue the case, nothing will happen, it will just be a big problem made small. If Zhao Shan wants to pursue the case, the whole family will be completely ruined.
Gu Xianxiong knew that he had angered Zhao Shan, so he said anxiously: "Your Majesty, the villain is aware of his crime. Please spare the villain. Everything in my Gu family is willing to be dedicated to your Majesty. Please spare the villain once."
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Gu Xianxiong's head hit the ground, hitting it constantly.
Continuous collision sounds came one after another, and in a blink of an eye, the ground was stained with blood.
This scene fell in Zhang Guangdao's eyes, and suddenly his pupils shrank, and he felt the sadness of a rabbit dying and a fox in his heart. In particular, Zhao Shan told the Gu family's hidden land as soon as he opened his mouth, which meant that Zhao Shan also had information about each family.
Zhang Guangdao was even more in awe of Zhao Shan.
The emperor is so powerful.
Being an enemy of the emperor is asking for death. Fortunately, he had already firmly determined to stand on the emperor's side. Otherwise, it would not only be Gu Xianxiong but also Zhang Guangdao who would suffer this time.
The same goes for Bai Wanli, Yu Yong, Zhou Xin and other families.
Everyone was secretly glad that they were not like Gu Xianxiong, who was doing both the right thing and the wrong thing. Otherwise, it would not only be Gu Xianxiong kneeling on the ground today, but also them.
Zhao Shan did not express his position, and Gu Xianxiong was even more afraid.
At this moment, Gu Xianxiong regretted it.
He was Zhao Gou's adviser before and was the 'prime minister' appointed by Zhao Gou. Because he had meritorious service in helping Zhao Shan enter the city, Zhao Shan did not hold Gu Xianxiong accountable, nor did he deal with Gu Xianxiong further. On the contrary, he promised that he would not be stingy with rewards if he got things done.
Just like this, Gu Xianxiong thought that Zhao Shan would not be too ruthless, and wanted to preserve some family power, so he was able to do both good and bad things today.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Shan had already been watching everything.
Waiting for him to make a mistake.
Gu Xianxiong regretted it endlessly and kept kowtowing: "Your Majesty, the common people have realized their mistake. The common people are willing to donate everything they have in the family and are willing to receive any punishment. Please be lenient to your majesty."
Zhao Shan said calmly: "What do you think I am when I think of begging for mercy when things are about to end? It's too late!"
Gu Xianxiong said: "Your Majesty, I deserve to die. I am willing to accept any punishment from Your Majesty. Please leave some blood to my Gu family for the sake of me bringing people to welcome Your Majesty into the city."
Zhao Shan ordered: "Wei Wan!"
"I'm here!"
Wei Wan immediately stepped forward.
Zhao Shan ordered: "Gu Xianxiong deceived the emperor and acted lawlessly. Kill him! Gu's family will be confiscated and his family will be exiled to the Western Regions."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
When Gu Xianxiong heard the punishment, he screamed miserably.
He brought it upon himself.
Although the family is in exile, at least they are still alive, and the Gu family still has blood to pass on.
Wei Wan immediately led others to drag Gu Xianxiong down, and soon a scream was heard. After Gu Xianxiong was killed, Wei Wan led people to ransack the house again, and everything in the Gu family was seized.
Zhao Shan looked around at everyone and continued: "I welcome all the wealthy Yangzhou families who behave according to the rules and abide by the law. I also hope that capable people from all families can serve the imperial court."
"Your Majesty, grassroots Wu Junyan has questions."
Wu Junyan, the head of the Wu family, stood up and saluted.
There are various families in Yangzhou, such as the Wu family, the Xue family, and the Fan family. They are not as good as the Zhou family, the Yu family, etc., but they are also among the largest families in the area.
Wu Junyan was in his early forties and in the prime of life. He saw Zhao Shan's treatment and boldly came to ask.
He wanted to give it a try.
This is no longer the period of Zhao Gou, we must find out clearly.
A smile appeared on Zhao Shan's face and he said, "Tell me what's the problem."
Wu Jun said solemnly: "I heard that His Majesty suppressed the big families and promoted poor families. We are all members of the big families. Do you want to completely suppress the big families in Yangzhou and deny us a way to survive?"
Wow! !
There was an uproar in the hall.
All of them looked shocked, with horrified expressions on their faces. No one expected that Wu Junyan would be so courageous to say such words in front of the emperor. Isn't Wu Junyan afraid of offending the emperor and being killed?
Aren't you afraid of causing harm to your family?
Zhao Shan did not get angry, but instead laughed and said with a smile: "Wu Junyan, right?"
"yes!"
Wu Junyan forced himself to speak with his head held high.
Facing Zhao Shan, he felt strong pressure, as if he would be destroyed if he was not careful. However, Wu Junyan risked his life for the sake of his family, hoping to understand Zhao Shan's governance strategy and understand Zhao Shan's train of thought.
Zhao Shan said seriously: "I have never said anything about suppressing aristocratic families, and the imperial court has no such order or policy."
Wu Junyan was stunned.
Zhang Guangdao also blinked.
The people from the aristocratic families were full of thoughts, with no expression on their faces, but they were smiling in their hearts.
Zhao Shan is determined to suppress the big families and has been dealing with them.
This is not suppression.
What is suppression?
Zhao Shan knew that these people didn't believe it and was not in a hurry. He smiled and said, "Don't many people believe what I just said?"
Wu Junyan quickly said: "The common people will naturally believe your Majesty's words."
Zhang Guangdao, Zhou Xin and others also expressed their opinions.
All of them expressed their righteousness and said that they were willing to believe in Zhao Shan as the emperor. They don't care what Zhao Shan said, they only know what Zhao Shan did. Countless big families were confiscated and exiled under Zhao Shan's rule, which is irrefutable evidence.
Zhao Shan said calmly: "You people don't mean well, but Wu Junyan brought it up today, so I will take this opportunity to make it clear so that you can have a clear understanding."
Wu Junyan's heart was pounding.
Secretly, he made the right bet.
The emperor did not deal with him because of his words, nor was he dissatisfied because of his words. He even wanted to explain his attitude towards the big family.
This is the basis of family inheritance.
Only by figuring out Zhao Shan's direction can the family adjust accordingly and make corresponding optimizations.
Wu Junyan was looking forward to it in his heart.
Zhao Shan started to lie and spread the pie, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone in the world says that I treat the big families harshly, but who has really paid attention to it? What is the problem with these big families that have been dealt with?"
"Any big family I investigate and deal with has committed all kinds of evil, including bullying the court, colluding with officials, and abusing the people. They run rampant in the countryside, prey on the people, violate laws and disciplines, and commit all kinds of evil."
"If you don't kill, the people will not be angry enough."
"Not killing is not enough to quell public anger."
"If you don't kill, it won't be enough to bring peace to the world."
"Aren't there any big families in the imperial court? In fact, almost most of them come from big families."
"My current prime minister, Zhuge Shang, comes from the Zhuge family. The military minister I rely on, Fang Weihu, is also from a famous family. Many officials in the court are also from big families."
Zhao Shan looked around at the crowd and continued: "If I want to suppress the big family, why do I use these people? You think that I treat the big family harshly, but you are actually wrong. I only rule the country according to the law and do what a normal emperor should do. , just getting the chaos under control.”
When everyone heard this, they were thoughtful.
This seems to be the case.
Most of the capable people in the world come from big families. How could the emperor not use big families?
Zhao Shan looked at everyone's serious look and smiled in his heart.
In fact, he just suppresses the big families, and instead of suppressing the big families, he allows these people to expand their power. How can that be done? It's just that by suppressing big families, with the banner of anti-corruption, and with a reason to deal with illegal activities, they become more confident and moral.
In fact, Zhao Shan's deception was correct and he was not lying, because the court wanted to detect and deal with lawlessness.
Only in this way can the imperial court be purged.
Zhao Shan continued to lie: "I have always emphasized that I only use talents, and I am willing to use anyone who has the ability. In this case, I told Gu Xianxiong that he didn't take it to heart."
"Now I will repeat it again in front of you."
"As long as you, the big local families, abide by the law and have the ability, I will use it. If you have the talent of a county magistrate, I will arrange for you to serve as a county magistrate. If you have the talent of a county magistrate, I will arrange for you to serve as a local magistrate."
"If you are able to achieve general and general status, I will let you do so, because there are plenty of opportunities to make meritorious deeds."
"Everything does not depend on me, but on you."
Zhao Shan's eyes were sharp and he said loudly: "It's not that I want to suppress the big family, it's the emperor who breaks the law and the common people are guilty, let alone the big local families? It's impossible to break the law and want to get away with it. Breaking the law but not punishing it, How can I govern the world?"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Zhang Guangdao was the first to stand up and speak out.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Wu Junyan also shouted sincerely.
People from all the families started shouting, feeling that Zhao Shan's words made sense.
In the Zhao Gou era, the big family was superior, had the right to speak, controlled all the resources, could be arrogant, and could ignore the lives and deaths of the people.
However, times have changed.
Now is Zhao Shan's era.
The big family has been inherited for hundreds of years. It not only has abundant resources and rich heritage, but also focuses on being flexible and able to assess the situation. Now that Zhao Shan is in power, everyone has quickly adjusted their mentality change strategies.
In order to make the big family willing to be encouraged, Zhao Shan had to show kindness.
Blind suppression will not work.
There must be beating, but also kindness, so that these people will not jump over the wall in a hurry and will serve Zhao Shan obediently.
Zhao Shan continued: "I have one more thing to announce today. In order to select talents to enrich the Yangzhou area, in three days in the Prince Wu's Mansion, I will conduct a special assessment to select capable people for official positions. Those who are ambitious and capable will There is no age limit for people, as long as they are talented, they can take part in the assessment.”
Wow! ! !
The hall instantly exploded.
Everyone's eyes were excited, and their moods were boiling. Zhao Shan's previous talk about governing the country according to law, what he said about meritocracy, and his explanation of suppressing big families did not cause any restlessness. Now he wanted to recruit people, which instantly aroused everyone's thoughts.
All of them seemed to be red-eyed gamblers, looking at Zhao Shan more eagerly.
