Lao Kan lowered his head and replied: "I only thought about not offending the dignitaries. I forgot about the four words of Sheji, the common people!"
As Lao Kan spoke, he pursed his lips and started to cry.
Zhu Yijun ignored him and looked at Dingguo Duke Xu Wenbi and Xining Marquis Song Shien: "You guys are so smart!"
With that said, Zhu Yijun turned around and walked into the palace: "I will kill Duke Dingguo and Marquis Xining directly with trousers and a cane. There is no need to behead them. For the sake of their ancestors and my merits."
"As for Ding Guogong's family, they were demoted to marquis status just like Cheng Guogong. Except for the acres of land given by Taizu and Chengzu, all their family property was transferred to the officialdom."
"The same goes for the Marquis of Xining. He was demoted to an uncle. Except for the acres of land given by Taizu and Chengzu, all his family property was lost to the official position."
Zhu Yijun said, turned around and looked at Xu Wenbi and Song Shien, saying:
"I still have to explain in my edict to deal with them: It is because their ancestors are all the founding fathers of the country that I will not destroy their clan and prevent their heads from being dislocated!"
"But how many generations can the ancestral legacy be protected? How many times can it be reduced from a prince to a commoner? And if the descendants are always dishonest and do not know loyalty, and the country is destroyed, how will the new dynasty recognize the old merits of the previous dynasty and still show kindness? ?”
"Think about it!"
Zhang Hong, the eunuch who held the seal of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, raised his hand and said yes.
Qi Jiguang, Ma Gui and other newly appointed nobles all nodded slightly after listening, as if they were remembering Zhu Yijun's words, and looked at Zhu Yijun with more respect, instead of just seeing Zhu Yijun suddenly kill Yang Sizhi and Chu Zhan He Yi Guishi was so shocked.
Xu Wenbi and Song Shien had no choice but to express their gratitude, but they hoped that the emperor would spare their own lives, but they did not dare to say it out loud, so they continued to cry.
"As for the others, let the Sanfa Division deal with them according to the law and merit."
Zhu Yijun said again, sat back on the dragon chair, and looked at the courtiers in front of him.
Snapped!
Snapped!
Snapped!
At this time, Xu Wenbi and Song Shien were beaten with sticks outside.
"ah!"
"ah!"
Xu Wenbi and Song Shien also screamed.
However, because the two men were not executed outside the palace but were dragged outside for execution, the sound was not very loud and did not affect the conversation inside the palace.
Zhu Yijun was also talking to Fang Fengshi, Qi Jiguang, Wang Guoguang, Zeng Xingwu, Zhang Xueyan, Shen Shixing, Ma Gui, etc. amidst the subtle sound of the stick.
Most of these are famous officials in the early years of Wanli in history, both civil and military officials.
Because Zhu Yijun insisted on not being defeated, they were able to continue to listen to politics in front of the imperial court, instead of leaving the court secretly as most of them had to do in history.
"You must also know very well by now that it is not that I am unkind or that I am ignorant, but that the current situation prevents me from killing people."
"I have three virtues: kindness, frugality, and not daring to be the first in the world;"
"This Taoist school can still be tasted, and there is also a place for enlightenment! No wonder Shimiao believes in it."
When Zhu Yijun said this, Fang Fengshi and other Zhang Party members couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Why are you nervous!"
"I will not really get tired of government affairs because of a group of people who are obsessed with profit. I will no longer believe in the teachings of saints, abandon the world, and do nothing in the name of advocating Taoism without asking the common people of the country."
Zhu Yijun said something first when he saw this.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhu Yijun continued: "But I have also been taught by my husband. I don't dare to do anything rashly or go against what others say! I don't dare to satisfy my own desires before others, and I am willing to give in."
At this point, Zhu Yijun emphasized his tone: "But there are people who make me unable to retreat and bully me into benevolence."
Zhu Yijun leaned forward as he spoke, looked at Fang Fengshi and others, and said with a smile: "What do you think I should do?"
Then, Zhu Yijun said: "If you wear this crown, you have to bear the weight of the world, and because of the weight of the world, you have to kill people! Unless I don't wear this crown, I really go to the mountains to become a Taoist priest, or shave my head off I have three thousand troubles and go and recite sutras!"
"This is all the fault of the ministers and their failure to complete their plans, which is why the king and father fell into this situation!"
Shen Shixing then prostrated on the ground and choked out something.
"Get up and talk."
Zhu Yijun glanced at Shen Shixing.
"yes!"
"That's right. Not only did he fail to complete his plan, but he also had a complacent heart. He only knew how to protect himself and forgot about the righteousness of the emperor and his ministers!"
At this time, Wang Guoguang also stood up and started talking, and looked at Fang Fengshi: "Even if you are one of the three princes, you only have the courage to return the favor, and have no intention of keeping your ambition!"
“Didn’t the system of reform stop after the death of the Grand Master?!”
"Did His Majesty, after taking charge of the government, act in private rather than public service?!"
"Is it just because the emperor is benevolent and all the officials are unkind that we dare to bully the emperor and dare not disobey the officials?!"
After Wang Guoguang asked three questions in succession, Fang Fengshi couldn't help but blush.
"His Majesty!"
At this time, Zhang Xueyan stood up, cupped his hands and said:
"The words of the prince are really hurtful! At least I have no intention of retreating. Not to mention that I now know that there are greedy people who want to take advantage of the opportunity of liquidating the grand master to engage in party disputes and confiscate all the family property of the minister and others, and may even kill the minister. If you wait for your life, even if you don’t know this, I still don’t want to abandon you!”
"Although the Grand Master has passed away, the ruler of the world is Your Majesty. What's more, His Majesty has upheld the rites of our ancestors, carried out the Grand Master's legacy, and has the Emperor's and Queen's heart to support the people. At this time, I should serve under Your Majesty's personal administration. I will devote my whole life to Your Majesty. After all, I am not a member of the party, but actually a member of His Majesty’s party!"
Zhu Yijun nodded.
At this time, Zhang Hong had already brought many chapter memorials.
Zhu Yijun said to Zhang Hong: "Take out the one who impeached Zhang Aiqing, the Minister of Household Affairs first."
Zhang Hong said yes.
Zhu Yijun took advantage of the opportunity Zhang Hong was looking for and said: "After Sir, it is normal for the ministers to want to retreat or to be punished. Since ancient times, seeking perfection has been ruined. How can I not forgive you for a small mistake? What's more, It’s because you don’t understand the Holy Will that you don’t know what to do. But now you should know clearly that I have inherited your teacher’s teachings, learned the etiquette of the saints, and want to achieve the great unity of the world. It is not just words and efforts to govern. We can learn from the sun and the moon!”
At this point, Zhu Yijun pointed to the bullets and said: "In these bullets, there are not only impeachments that you know, but also many things that you don't know. For example, you, Wang Zuan, want to add a dragon robe to the Grand Master, and you also It is said that you, Liang Menglong, secretly purchased royal forbidden items through Feng Bao, etc., there are no examples."
Wang Zuan and Liang Menglong both looked shocked at this time.
Zhu Yijun said: "The cabinet dare not make up these bullets, and I haven't dealt with them yet, but I asked the Jinyi Guards to investigate them. It's a fabrication. I will keep the bullets and seals for disposal, but if the evidence is solid, I will see After a closer look, most of them are, as Zhang Xueyan said, caused by the current situation and people's hearts, and can be forgiven or punished lightly."
"but!"
"I have to tell you at this time, in my eyes, there are no factions, they are all my ministers. The ministers cannot really lose their vigor just because the husband is old, although the minister can no longer clean up the aftermath for the ministers. People, but I can personally clean up the aftermath for you!"
"Your Majesty, we have brought Da Sinong's ammunition."
Zhang Hong came over and replied.
"Those that have evidence and those that are just rumors and only approved by Zhu are thrown into the furnace and burned! Including copies of the Sixth Section or the Metropolitan Procuratorate, not just Zhu's copies. They are framed and there is no one left by Zhu to deal with the official!"
Zhu Yijun said.
Zhang Xueyan's eyes suddenly became hot.
At this time, Liang Menglong, who historically advocated the opening of maritime transport, stood up:
"Your Majesty, I am guilty! In fact, I am not a party of the Grand Master, but a minister of His Majesty. How can I be frightened because of the Grand Master and want to ignore the affairs of the king and the world? I beg for forgiveness, but I will be your Majesty's imitator. labor!"
"Burn Liang Qing's too, no need to archive it!"
Seeing this, Zhu Yijun said directly.
Zeng Shengwu also stood up at this time and said: "Your Majesty is so kind that he did not hesitate to summon the ministers to watch the execution today. The envoy learned that the so-called dispute over the internal policy line is like two armies confronting each other, and there is no way to retreat! Fortunately, your Majesty is a rare person in the world. The Holy King ignored the opinions of the people in the world and protected his ministers. How can I admire the emperor's heart again?"
"Therefore, I do not dare to have the intention of stealing my life. If Your Majesty wants me to die, I will not dare to live. If Your Majesty wants to change the system, I will not follow the old ways!"
"Hold high the Taishi's legacy and protect the ancestral temple and the country for Your Majesty!"
"Burn Zeng Qing's too!"
Then, Wang Zuan also stood up and said: "Fortunately, your majesty is sage and benevolent as heaven, so I can live. I should serve you with all my heart and soul!"
Zhu Yijun ordered Wang Zuan's book to be burned.
"How can your Majesty form a private party? How will such a minister live in the future? Will he be a servant of your Majesty or a scholar-official?"
At this time, Shu Jing, the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, suddenly stood up and asked.
Zhu Yijun looked at him and suddenly ordered: "Immediately criticize the bullets that Mr. Shu has used to remove the project funds, and make it a death sentence!"
Then, Min Xindao, the deputy censor of the capital, stood up and said: "How can your majesty make a decision without going through the three law divisions? Wouldn't it be unfair? And what you do now is suspected of being protected by the party. What's more, after the death of the grand master, there is no It is necessary to touch the roots of our ancestors again."
"Immediately criticize Vice-President Min for accepting bribes from Governor Li Jiang and declare him to be hanged immediately!"
Seeing this, Min Xindao shouted after being dragged down: "Your Majesty! You are excluding dissidents. How can you lose your sense of proportion?"
Shu Jing also shouted after being dragged down: "Your Majesty, you can't retaliate directly because your ministers don't adhere to you. Do you have to tell the truth and the king's law just because your ministers refuse to do so?! Your Majesty, This is unfair!"
Zhu Yijun ignored Shu Jing and only looked at Zhang Xueyan and others: "I am the master of the world. I have no selfishness. Everything I do is for the public. The so-called things that appear to be unfair are actually public!"
"Your Majesty said so!"
"I have recently been sent to the Hanlin Academy to study the knowledge of imperial masters, and I have realized that administration should be pragmatic, that is, 'learn well from the past and seek truth from facts'!"
"As the Grand Duke of the country, you must abide by reality. Now, your Majesty is doing this to forgive the sins of some people for the public good, and to seek punishment for the sins of some people for the public good. And the so-called party, when there is a party, there is loyalty, and when there is loyalty, There is a party. Since I choose to be loyal to His Majesty and practice the principle of justice in the world, even if I form a party, I will form a party for the public!"
Shen Li stood up and spoke at this time.
"Good!"
Zhu Yijun praised him and said: "The Book of Rites says: To follow the great road, the world is public. In my opinion, one party should be regarded as a public party. It is a party that I recognize. It is also an imperial party and the world does not follow it." Those who follow this path are not from our party!”
"Since Your Majesty said this, in my humble opinion, etiquette is public. But now that it is difficult for the old etiquette to be public, we should build new etiquette!"
"If you want to establish a public party, you must establish a new etiquette for the world as a public party!"
"And as Master Shen said, since we must follow the words of the Grand Master and proceed from reality, a new set of etiquette is needed to establish the rules for the great prosperity of commerce and the opening of seas, as well as for the military garrison and education abroad!"
"And the old rituals are no longer enough to understand. Why don't you stay in the center and wait for him to come to court? Instead, you have to send the king to take the initiative to preach, and even make a contract to establish a new order;"
"Just like now, because it is difficult to prohibit public opinion, the trade that was opened by the former emperor's court should also need new etiquette to establish order, because if the old etiquette is used, it will only wait for him to come to the court, and there will be no discussion on whether he will come to China to trade."
"What's more, there are even many old rites that have become an obstacle to this dynasty's practice of benevolent government and love for the people. For example, if parents drown their babies, how can they not punish their parents because of the old rites?"
Yu Youding also started talking at this time.
"Old etiquette, new etiquette, now we need to establish a new order!"
Zhu Yijun laughed: "Very good, indeed I did not protect you in vain. You are ministers of the country after all!"
