As loyal supporters of the emperor, these officials would naturally not let go of such a good thing as beating up a drowned dog.
Moreover, they have been suppressed by the Donglin Party members in the past. After so many years, they can finally feel proud.
Zhu Youxiao wants to wipe out all the Donglin opposition in the capital this time.
Colonel Zhu You winked at Wang Chaofu. Upon seeing this, Wang Chaofu, who was standing aside, took the imperial edict from the little eunuch behind him, stepped forward three steps and shouted:
"The Emperor, who is bound by heaven, issued an imperial edict: Zheng Yan, Shi Jishi, Liu Mao, and other twenty-one persons were plotting something evil. They had no emperor and no father, and they wanted to rebel. They committed a heinous crime. They were to be executed late three days later in the West City, and the nine tribes were wiped out!"
"The remaining accomplices, the factory guards and the Wucheng Military and Horse Division, were immediately arrested and brought to justice, and handed over to the Criminal Department, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Dali Temple for trial!"
The mastermind can be more ruthless, and the rest doesn't matter. As long as these people are gone, the scholars will be nothing more than a piece of loose sand.
Moreover, the Tribunal Tribunal is the most authoritative and can beat them to the point where they will never be able to stand up again.
"Commander Xu Xianchun of the Jinyi Guards obeys the order!"
Xu Xianchun immediately walked out of the queue and knelt in the middle with his forehead on the ground.
"The guards in Jinyi will immediately arrest Ye Xianggao and put him in jail. They will investigate and interrogate him strictly. No one who agrees with him should be spared!"
"I obey the decree!"
Xu Xianchun took the imperial edict, bowed and retreated all the way.
Ye Xianggao was a big fish. He had a high position in the past, and he had a very high reputation both in Shilin and Donglin. I believed that he could dig out a large number of comrades through him.
If he cannot be convicted of a serious crime, even if he can be taken down, it will not be so easy to punish him. This time he came to the door himself, Zhu Youxiao will not let go of such a good opportunity!
"The cabinet issued a notice to inform the people of the capital that this time it is only to capture those who rebel against the party, so they should stay at home and not be seduced and coerced by those who are interested!"
And being fair to Britain:
"The Habayashi Army controls the entire city, but those with ulterior motives and spreading rumors will be captured. However, they must not disturb the people, otherwise they will be dealt with according to military law!"
Zhu Youxiao's purpose this time is to eliminate the evil spirits and monsters in the capital. Although this will not lead to the Qingming Dynasty, the atmosphere is much better than half a year ago.
At least we no longer impeach each other every day, no longer talk so much about benevolence, justice and morality, and no longer only criticize the emperor.
Zhu Youxiao deliberately crossed out the names of the censors and gentry in Yingtian Mansion in the list of charges and charges he gave to the officials. He doesn't want to or can't touch those in the south yet.
One mouthful can't make a fat man. Jiangnan is the home of their interest group. The water and doorways in it are much deeper than in the north. I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort to find out all this, let alone destroy this group!
After these two hundred years of development, their hidden strength and relationship network are much stronger than what they show on the surface. If you want to completely kill them, it will not be accomplished overnight.
This is why he sent Tian Ergeng to Nanjing early. In order to prevent these people from jumping over the wall in a hurry, he also asked Li Zhicai and Zhang Shize to gather heavy troops to garrison in Nanjing.
Without an army, how could we suppress these gentry? Just because of the name of an emperor, they won't buy your fault. Only when they truly feel the threat to their lives will they be honest.
The primary problem now is outside the customs. This is the urgent need. As for these moths, as long as they can't cause chaos, it will be fine.
After Zhu Youxiao stabilized the situation, they were just lambs to be slaughtered.
"Is there anything else to say?"
"Your Majesty, I still have something to report. I recommend Cheng Guoxiang, the left minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, to be the minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs!"
Wang Xiangqian is already very old and cannot take care of so many things. He also knows why His Majesty asked him to serve as the chief minister of the cabinet.
After this period of observation, he found that Cheng Guoxiang was very suitable for managing money and food. Moreover, he was also very poor and dedicated to the country.
This kind of official is a rare animal in today's Ming Dynasty. He deeply admires His Majesty's vision.
"I second the proposal!"
"Your Majesty, I also second the proposal!"
Naturally, Wang Xiangqian had a special discussion with Xu Guangqi and Wang Zaijin about this kind of recommendation, and they both felt that this person was the only one.
"In this case, let the cabinet draft the decree and find a suitable candidate to take over the position of Zuo Shilang as soon as possible!"
After saying that, he looked behind Cheng Guoxiang and said:
"Cheng Aiqing, don't let me down!"
Zhu Youxiao specifically reminded him that he was worried that Cheng Guoxiang's mentality would change if he was promoted too quickly.
Cheng Guoxiang also knelt down with slightly trembling hands to thank him and said:
"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will live up to the emperor's kindness!"
Zhu Youxiao knew him very well. Historically, he was the Minister of Household Affairs during the Chongzhen period, and he finally became the second assistant!
He was extremely poor throughout his life. Others returned to their hometowns to enjoy glory and wealth and share family happiness with their children and grandchildren, but he was the exception. Even after his death, his family did not even have money for funerals.
What impressed Zhu You the most about him was that in the ninth year of Chongzhen's reign, Yang Sichang, then Minister of War, advised Chongzhen to increase military expenditures. However, there was no money in the treasury at that time. If he wanted to increase military expenditures, he would have to increase taxes on the people. Cheng Guoxiang firmly opposed it on the grounds that natural disasters and wars broke out frequently in various places, and the people were already suffering so much that the so-called apportioned tax could not be added.
Such a person, even if he does not have great talents, Zhu Youxiao must make good use of him, not to mention that Cheng Guoxiang is still very capable.
"Take a good look at the treasury for me, and integrate the resumes of those who have served as transfer officials since the 20th year of Wanli, and then submit them!"
It was at this time that the officialdom began to collapse in the Ming Dynasty. Other Zhu Youxiao would not be held accountable, but the Ministry of Revenue was different. This was a fat job, a paradise for these officials.
Zhu Youxiao wants them to spit out whatever they eat. Is the old Zhu family's money so greedy?
Although Cheng Guoxiang didn't know what His Majesty meant by this move, he still bowed and said:
"I obey the decree!"
Wang Chaofu stepped forward and shouted:
"Retreat without a trace!"
Saying this is a secret saying that the emperor is leaving. If you didn't have anything important to do, you would be here today. Basically, no one would be so ignorant and jump out at this time.
Then the censor reported to the emperor what happened in court today. They recorded and reported which officials were not well behaved, who fell asleep, coughed, or were unsteady on their feet. Then Zhu Youxiao would give him a punishment depending on his mood. If he was in a good mood, he would just give him a few warnings. If he was in a bad mood, he would be dragged out to fight. Going to court is also a technical job.
After handling these matters, the day's court meeting is over, and all the officials can only leave the palace after the emperor has been sent off respectfully.
Zhu Youxiao's butt will suffer every time he goes to court, but there is no way. It seems that he will have to add a cotton pad in the future. This is not something that people should experience!
