"Emperor Zhu Youtang of the Ming Dynasty issued an edict:
It has been more than a hundred years since Taizu established the world and first built the vassal screen, which means to protect the country above and live the people below. The throne has been passed on to me. However, the Ming Dynasty has not made any progress. The population of the vassal descendants has increased day by day, and the family has been descended from generation to generation. Inherited, but the descendants have nothing to do.
Nowadays, the income is limited and the people's life is suffering, which the descendants of the clan cannot understand.
It is my intention that starting from February next year, the "Law of Clan Remuneration" will be officially implemented. Once the imperial decree is issued, all kings must abide by it, otherwise they will be easily offended and seize the title for the people! "
The imperial edict shook the world. The vassal kings who used to act recklessly in various provinces now quit their jobs after hearing that their salary had been reduced by more than half. Those timid vassal kings closed the four doors of the palace, yelled and cursed, and then knelt down in the ancestral temple and howled loudly. Crying, sighing that he was born at the wrong time. Those vassal kings who usually did evil things didn't take the imperial edict seriously at all. They immediately led the guards in their palaces to surround the governor's yamen and ask for an explanation!
Zhu Youtang had expected this to happen. As soon as the "Law on Restriction of Clan Salary" came out, he issued another imperial edict, ordering the commanders and police yamen in all places to suppress any trouble caused by the vassal clan. He was not lenient and wrote down their names and sent them to the capital. The troubled princes thought they could intimidate the local government and put pressure on the court to withdraw the decree, but they did not expect that the court would be so decisive this time. Not long after Prince Sun of the feudal lord led the palace guards to surround the governor's office, elite soldiers and police from the local guard station quickly dispatched. The local governor's purpose this time was clear. Our local government did not dare to attack your royal family surnamed Zhu, but your guards If your surname is not Zhu, why can't I deal with you?
The guards in the palace usually relied on the power of their masters to do evil in the local area. If something really happened, how could they dare to come into contact with the local guards and police? After a while, they were beaten to the point of running away. The princes who led the trouble were all sent back to the palace, and the guards who made the trouble were all arrested and imprisoned!
Some of these princes are just paper tigers. The reason why they dare to cause trouble together is that they believe that the court will not hold everyone accountable. After severely punishing a few princes, the rest will be honest.
The vassal system of the Ming Dynasty has been established for more than a hundred years. It is unrealistic to completely abolish it and must be carried out gradually. In fact, the "Legal Remuneration Limitation Law" issued by Zhu Youtang this time is not very strong. He only limits the number of wives and concubines that the vassal king can take. There is a limit to everything. You can marry more wives, but how many will you give birth to later? If the number of sons exceeds the prescribed number, the court will not recognize it.
In addition to restricting the vassal princes from taking wives and concubines, this time also issued restrictions on the personal soldiers in the palace, which were cut in half on the original basis. Zhu Youtang considered that they could not survive after restricting their salaries, and issued another order allowing them to If you take part in the imperial examination as a Confucian scholar, those who pass the examination can obtain birth qualifications. Clan members below the rank of general, Zhenguo, and Fuguo lieutenant can also take the exam together with the students.
However, Zhu Youtang didn't have any hope for them at all. It would be a blessing if there were five candidates who passed the imperial examination. After all, they had lived a life of pampering for a hundred years and had long been accustomed to being aloof. How could they be willing to lower themselves? How about taking the imperial examination with ordinary people?
Moreover, most of these clan members are uneducated and unskilled. If they are asked to take a reading exam, it would be better to kill their heads!
The news of the clan's salary limit reached Taiyuan. Ninghua King Zhu Zhongmao didn't care at all when he heard it. He was the local emperor of Taiyuan. He could take whatever resources he wanted in Taiyuan. Whether or not he had a salary limit would not have any impact on him, so he What worries me is the upcoming new governor of Shanxi, Zhang Fuhua, and the holy sword he holds.
"Tell me, who was the one who commanded the cavalry to kill people and trample people's farmland that day? Was it you, Ma Jian, or you, Zhang Binjin?" Ninghua King Zhu Zhongshao asked in a cold voice with a sullen face.
Although he was the one behind the command that day, he couldn't stand up. The arrival of the Jinyiwei yesterday made it very clear. Soon the new Shanxi governor Zhang Fuhua and the Jinyiwei Palm Seal Commander Mou Bin who arrived from the capital will personally investigate the matter. All he has to do is choose a scapegoat to take the blame for himself.
When Zhang Binjin heard this, he was so frightened that he shook his head and ran three feet high, shouting: "Your Majesty, it's not me, it's not me. I know nothing about this matter!"
Hearing Zhang Binjin's urgent shouting, Ma Jian was afraid of falling behind and shouted: "It's not me. I followed the prince that day and never left the city!"
When Ma Jian said this, his face did not turn red and his heart did not beat. He was so shameless that Zhu Zhongshao had to admire him in his heart.
In fact, Ma Jian said this, but he had already scolded Zhu Zhongshao's ancestors a hundred times in his heart. That day you told me that these people were annoying and the land plowed by the Beijing army was disgusting. I will finish the work for you. Son, are you pulling up your pants now and not recognizing anyone?
"Who did that? The court sent someone to ask, and they have to give an explanation!"
"It was Zhou Lai who did it. That day, my subordinates saw Zhou Lai leading a cavalry team out of the city." "Then hand him over, and give his family more money to comfort him."
Zhu Zhongshao stood up and walked towards the back hall. Before leaving, he left a cold word.
Suddenly, I heard hurried footsteps in the courtyard. In a blink of an eye, the servant ran in and shouted: "The prince is not good, someone from Beizhen Fusi is here!"
When he heard Jin Yiwei coming, Zhu Zhongshao, who was about to go back to the back hall, stopped and turned back.
As soon as the words were spoken, a group of people turned in. The leading ones were wearing flying fish uniforms and holding embroidered spring knives. Looking at the flying fish uniforms, it was no surprise that these people were the leading figures in Jinyiwei.
The guards in the palace held sticks in their hands and symbolically stopped in front of the Jin Yiwei. The leader pulled out his Xiuchundao and said coldly:
"Anyone who blocks the case handled by Fusi in Bei Town will be killed without mercy!"
"No need to be rude, please step aside!"
Those guards had received the king's order and put away their weapons one after another. However, they never thought that as soon as they put away their weapons, the Jin Yiwei quickly stepped forward and took them down one by one. The Jin Yiwei were afraid of their high martial arts skills, and their movements were so fast that everyone present was stunned.
"For obstructing Beizhen Fusi from handling the case, the crime will be increased to one level and he will be detained."
Zhu Zhongshao frowned. It was obvious that these Jinyi guards were here to cause trouble.
"Mo Bin, the commander of Jin Yiwei's Palm Seal, has met the prince!"
Everyone present was shocked when they heard that the commander, Mou Bin, was here. They didn't expect the Jin Yiwei to arrive so quickly.
Zhu Zhongshao was also panicking at this time, but as the king of Ninghua and the emperor's uncle, he still pretended to be calm. He said in a cold voice: "I didn't hear in advance that the emperor had an order for you to break into the palace! "
Mou Bin put away his embroidered spring knife and said in the same cold voice: "Jin Yiwei handles cases and never notifies anyone in advance!"
At this time, Ma Jian and Zhang Binjin, who were behind Zhu Zhongshao, were already trembling. They knew that Jin Yiwei came to the door and naturally had enough evidence to arrest the person.
Mou Bin glanced at Ma Jian and Zhang Binjin, and his sharp eyes made the latter shudder.
"Your Majesty has an order to come to Taiyuan Mansion to thoroughly investigate the murders outside the city gate and the trampling of people's farmland that day. Someone reported the case and claimed that the man who commanded the cavalry that day was in the prince's palace. The prince still needs to give an explanation for this matter. .”
Hearing this, Zhu Zhongshao laughed "hahaha" and said: "I have not left home for many years. I don't know anything about what the commander said. Since you said that the key criminal to be captured is in my palace, you can naturally take it." .”
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Zhu Zhongshao knew very well in his heart that if it were another Jin Yiwei, he might rely on the majesty of the prince, emperor and uncle Wang to intimidate him, but the person in front of him is Mou Bin, the commander of the Jin Yiwei. If you show off, others will not buy your account at all. .
Compared to Zhang Bin, Jin Majian felt even more guilty. Seeing that the prince turned away and wanted to sell him out, he shouted anxiously:
"The one who commanded the cavalry that day to kill people and trample people's farmland was Zuowei Baihu Zhou Lai. It was he who did it!"
After hearing this, Mou Bin sneered, waved his hand and shouted: "Recognize me!"
Hearing the sound, two people immediately came out of the Jinyi Guards. The two people pointed at Ma Jianyi and said righteously:
"It's him, this inhuman beast, killing unarmed people and trampling on their farmland!"
"Fart, did you admit the wrong person? I followed the prince that day and never left the city!"
Ma Jian felt guilty as a thief, and when he was recognized by someone, he was naturally frightened and hurriedly explained. In his hurry, he even dared to curse at Jin Yiwei.
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"If anyone blocks again, kill!"
Mou Bin didn't want to hear Ma Jian's explanation at all. If he wanted an explanation, he should go to the prison to explain it!
After hearing the order, several Jinyi guards came forward quickly. Ma Jian wanted to resist, but when the sharp Xiuchun knife was placed on his neck, he no longer had the vigor he had before.
The servants who just wanted to resist and break free now saw that even Ma Jian, the closest person to King Ning Hua, was being held down and awaiting execution. They no longer dared to move, for fear that if they moved, their heads would be separated. In addition, With Zhu Zhongmao's silence, they no longer dared to be stubborn and had no choice but to shout for mercy!
"My lord, please help me, please help me!"
Ma Jian shouted to Zhu Zhongmao for help, but the latter snorted coldly and said: "I have repeatedly stressed that you should not bully the people, but you just don't remember it. Now that a disaster is coming, you should bring it on yourself!
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Five days ago, in the Xinuan Pavilion of the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youtang summoned Mou Bin, the commander of the Jinyiwei Palm Seal.
"I heard that the "Law on Restriction of Clan Salary" issued today caused a stir in the capital. Many clan members gathered to besiege the yamen of the Ministry of Rites. Now these clan children are really getting bolder and bolder. They dare to stand under the emperor's feet. There’s trouble!”
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Today I have arrested the troublemaking disciples and sent them to prison. As long as they arrest a few leaders, they will disperse."
Zhu Youtang squinted his face, nodded with satisfaction, and said: "Well... you have done a good job in this matter. Now the clan members are all over the world. If you can save the annual salary paid to them to use it as military expenses for the nine towns in the north, , Why worry about the Tatar injustice!"
Mou Bin said: "Your Majesty is very ambitious and what I admire is the Five Body Throwing Body. However, these clans are deeply rooted in the local area and it may be difficult to uproot them in a short time!"
Zhu Youtang opened his eyes suddenly and said murderously:
"Reform requires bloodshed. Although these clans are powerful, they are all evil-doers. It will be much smoother if we first pick out a few typical ones for surgery. Two days ago, I heard that horse teams were commanded outside the city of Taiyuan Prefecture to kill people and trample on the people. The people in the farmland are the people of my uncle Wang. You can personally take people to check. If there is no wind without fire, my uncle Wang may not be clean..."
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