Zhu Yijun was naturally willing to wait for the completion of his political achievements, but he was not willing to wait for the repentance of the nobles who colluded with the rebels.
While the Shu nobles who colluded with Yang Yinglong were ransacking their homes and arresting them, Jin Yiwei also found out through informants who were ambushing Yang Yinglong that many bureaucrats were in contact with Yang Yinglong and other rebels, either accepting bribes or taking the initiative to secretly communicate information.
Therefore, Zhu Yijun sometimes feels the same as Zhu Yuanzhang, that is, no matter how hard he kills corrupt and evil officials, he can never finish them off.
Obviously he has always been very strict with the nobles who betrayed the imperial court, but there are still some bureaucrats who want to contact the rebels secretly. It is not known whether they are lucky and want to take advantage of the opportunity to make money and gain political resources, or simply because they oppose the New Deal. I just want to be bad, the reality is always so absurd anyway.
But Zhu Yijun did not give up on harsh punishments because they could not awe all bureaucrats.
In his opinion, although harsh punishments cannot be completely banned, it can at least make most bureaucrats not dare to act recklessly, and it can gradually make more bureaucrats know to abide by the rules and know that they are not emperors. , know to have awe.
Therefore, Zhu Yijun still ordered severe punishment for these nobles who were found out.
"The principal offender's car will be torn apart, and the accomplices will be beheaded."
"The family members and the nine tribes were all exiled to Dongpeng Mansion for the purpose of developing Dongpeng Mansion."
“The imperial court encouraged wealthy nobles to move to the new frontiers, but none of them would go there even if they asked for help. They would rather risk ruining their reputation by colluding with the rebels and colluding with foreign barbarians to enslave and exploit their own people, rather than go to the border areas to educate them. Then we can only take this opportunity to force them to go!"
Zhu Yijun therefore issued such a punishment to the nobles in Shu who colluded with Yang Yinglong.
besides.
On the day when Zhu Yijun was still watching the court, he had the criminal bureaucrats who were found by the Jinyi guards to be in contact with the rebels, such as accepting bribes and selling intelligence, taken to the court, and in front of all the civil and military officials, he said to these officials:
"I don't know whether you are stupid or really bad, but what I know very well is that you are willing to betray the teachings of the saints, betray me, betray the court, regardless of the face of your ancestors, regardless of the fate of your relatives and family members, and We must work hard for a little bit of hope to make the Han people in the world slaves!"
"When it comes to enslaving your compatriots, your beliefs are the most steadfast. You are so steadfast that you will do whatever it takes, and you seem to never give up. But haven't you guys started learning the words of the sage since you were young? Why have you forgotten it?"
"Those who have attained the truth will receive much help, but those who have lost the path will receive little help."
"If benevolence and righteousness are not applied, the offensive and defensive forces will be different."
"Have you forgotten these words, or are you actually unwilling to admit that he is right? Do you think you can ignore the actual truth and think that the world can follow your own will?"
"I don't dare to be so overbearing."
"You are more domineering than me, and you still want to go your own way!"
Zhu Yijun walked back to his dragon chair as he spoke, and addressed the civil and military officials who were still on the dry bank:
"Look for yourselves, look at these people. I don't know how many of you are truly benevolent and righteous, and how many of you are just smart, cover-up, and forbearing, so that you haven't exposed your fox tail yet."
"But you must remember today that if you want to be a master or a master in front of your compatriots, you must give them kindness and make them willing to put down their dignity as emperor and people to serve you, otherwise there will be no hope!"
"And this kind of kindness can be earned either by going overseas to make contributions to the Han family; or by concentrating on one cause at home, working diligently, and enriching the family, benefiting the people, and benefiting the country!"
"Do you remember everything?"
After Zhu Yijun said that, he asked in a deep voice.
Shen Shixing and others all raised their hands and said, "Please remember this!"
"Just remember, really remember!"
"It's not that I won't let you have desires, or that you will be a master, but it must be in line with the new etiquette. If it is in line with the new etiquette, I will be kinder than anyone else. Otherwise, I can only do what Taizu said."
Zhu Yijun stood up as he said this: "I will drink from the golden cup together, but I will not spare you any mercy!"
After speaking, Zhu Yijun issued an order: "Drag these criminal officials out and punish them properly!"
"Your Majesty, please spare my life!"
"Your Majesty, give me another chance!"
…
Many of these criminal bureaucrats wailed as they were dragged off.
But the whining was of no use.
"Execution!"
When the prison officer gave the order, the heads of these offending bureaucrats and the scholars in Shu who colluded with the rebels all fell to the ground or were torn apart by chariots.
Not long after, the clan members of these people were also implicated and were taken aboard an official ship and sent to Dongpeng Mansion.
On this day, in Quanzhou, under the blue sky, groups of prisoners were walking towards the port under the escort of the army.
Although most of these people were crying or full of frustration, for the imperial court, this was a rare sight for a large number of Han people to go to Dongpeng Prefecture, and they were all Han people with a high level of education. This was very rare in the peaceful and prosperous times. It's hard to see, and you should know that this kind of situation usually only occurs during wars, such as when people are crossing south in clothes.
"Why do you want us to go to sea?!"
When the scholar Fan Bingzhang was urged to board the ship by the officers and soldiers with a few books and a baggage in his arms, he immediately loudly questioned the officers and soldiers.
At that time, Wang Changgeng, the chief officer of the Criminal Department who was escorting them here, said: "Why should you go to sea? Why is it that His Majesty is kind and protects your lives and gives you a chance to go to Dongpeng Mansion to atone for your crimes!"
Fan Bingzhang was a fierce person, and he couldn't help but said: "What kind of kindness is this? It's better to kill us directly, at least we can be buried in the hometown!"
After hearing this, Wang Changgeng pulled out the sword of the sergeant under his command and pointed it at Fan Bingzhang: "What did you say?"
Fan Bingzhang was at a loss for words: "I mean, this is indeed mercy, but I don't know how long it will take to arrive."
Wang Changgeng put down his knife and said: "Only three days!"
Fan Bingzhang didn't say anything after hearing this. He just got on the boat with the other prisoners' families and looked at the boundless sea for a while, feeling quite miserable.
"I will die in Middle-earth!"
Bang!
At this moment, Fan Bingzhang heard the family members of a fellow exiled prisoner on the shore hit the rock.
This shocked Fan Bingzhang, but he did not dare to hit him. He only shed tears: "Big father, why do you want to associate with Yang Yinglong? The new party is in power, so why do you need to harm your grandson like this?" !”
Fan Bingzhang was not the only one crying.
Many of the exiles were crying.
Although they themselves are very respectable officials, they are from official families.
But this is the case in this era. The more respectable these people are, the less they want to moisturize, so Zhu Yijun has to force them to moisturize.
The development of Dongpeng Mansion is Zhu Yijun's big move.
Because this will be an important base for his next attack on Luzon, more Han people need to be moved here.
On this day, Zhu Yijun specifically asked Shen Shixing: "How is the development of Dongpeng Mansion?"
(End of chapter)
