The father and son sat quietly for another quarter of an hour without saying anything. They began to make calculations in their minds. Purging officials was never a trivial matter, let alone the current officialdom's chronic and difficult situation.
Once a strong drug is taken, it will inevitably be accompanied by strong side effects, and once it really starts, it cannot be stopped. Not only will the officialdom not be able to clear it up, but it will also make the officialdom atmosphere more corrupt.
This is why Zhu Yuanzhang only tried his best in the first two years and did not go on a large-scale killing spree. Because under the circumstances at that time, killing tens of thousands of heads a year was trivial. The foundation was shaken by internal and external troubles and civil unrest was not a cause for trouble. For play.
Zhu Yuanzhang was the first to come to his senses and said: "It is very important to reverse the trend at the beginning of the founding of the country. Even if we spend ten or twenty years to kill a hundred thousand corrupt officials, it will be worth it even if we leave a bad name in the world after our death!"
Before Zhu Biao could speak, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have already seen a bright future: "As long as it can be done, the foundation of the Ming Dynasty will be stable, and what you will inherit will be a country with a clear government, a peaceful country, and a peaceful people. It is enough for you to do whatever you want. Biao'er, we know you There are many things you want to do, and you will be the emperor for eternity!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said with a sore nose: "My father is the real emperor through the ages. I just hope that I will not let down my father's trust."
Zhu Yuanzhang no longer talked about this topic, but knocked on the table and said: "We heard Liu Bowen say that there are three types of honest officials in this world. One is to know the laws of heaven and right and wrong, and will not take ill-gotten gains casually. The other is for reputation." The last one is an upright official who is afraid of the harsh laws and dare not collect money."
Zhu Biao also understood what his father meant. The first two types cannot be interfered by outsiders, but the last one, which is forced to be an upright official, can be completely cultivated. No matter what he thinks, if it can really scare him, he will do it for the rest of his life. If he is an upright official, then he will be an upright official in the end.
Zhu Biao nodded and said, "My ministers will go to the Imperial College tomorrow. They cannot be imperial envoys, but they are much better than other officials in accompanying and supervising them."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. Of course, this still requires a few days of preparation. The students of the Imperial College have been trained for several years. It is time to let them out to see the world and see how good they are. If that doesn't work, then kill all the officials of the Imperial College and replace them. Last batch of new ones.
Zhu Biao glanced at the setting sun outside and inexplicably smelled the smell of blood. Once the purge of officials began to bleed into rivers of blood and heads roll in, it was basically foreseeable. Zhu Yuanzhang's iron-blooded will will be carried out throughout the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Biao turned back to look at his father, and saw the indifference and determination in those eyes. In this era when I am the country, the will of a founding emperor is equal to the general trend of the world. Anyone who does not comply with God's will will be punished. This mighty torrent is drowning. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish.
The father and son discussed until night before Zhu Biao returned to the East Palace, tidied up a bit, and lay down next to Chang Luohua. She had been very drowsy since becoming pregnant and slept deeply. Zhu Biao was still a little uneasy after lying down. , reached out and touched Chang Luohua's belly.
It's only been two months since her belly has swollen, and the fetus should not be fully formed yet. However, Zhu Biao still unconsciously raised the corners of his mouth slightly, while Chang Luohua, who had been asleep for a long time, clearly looked like he was about to wake up. It seemed to be maternal. Instinctively, I was worried that the hands on my belly would harm the fetus.
Zhu Biao quickly came closer, patted her arm and coaxed softly: "It's me, it's late at night, go back to sleep."
Chang Luohua calmed down after hearing the familiar voice, nuzzled towards Zhu Biao and then fell asleep again. Zhu Biao lay down honestly, not daring to touch him again.
Zhu Biao was lying on his side, looking at Chang Luohua who was sleeping in a regular posture. His eyes stayed on her face for a while, and then on her belly. Now he didn't know whether he loved this woman more or the belly of her body. children.
Maybe it was because of this woman that he cherished the unborn child, or maybe it was because she had already managed to get pregnant with the child, so she liked her more...
Early the next morning, Zhu Biao got up carefully and walked to the outer room before dressing and washing. After instructing the serving ladies to take care of the Crown Princess, he went to the morning court.
The front door of Fengtian Hall has long been crowded with officials who got up in the early morning. Fortunately, people in this era go to bed relatively early, otherwise they would have died of overwork if they did this every day.
Zhu Biao greeted Xu Da and asked about the arrangements for the garrison in Bashu. He was also present during the discussion that day, but he went out because he had something to do, and he did not hear what was behind him.
Xu Da naturally would not hide it from the prince, not to mention that there was no need to hide it. After Bashu, the main members of the Xia Kingdom were escorted to Beijing by Ying Guogong Fu Youde, while Tang He continued to lead the army to suppress it, waiting for Liu Bowen Accept government affairs.
After that, it is time to garrison the border areas. After all, there is the Yunnan-Guizhou area in the south, where the interlocking forces must be guarded against. This is also because in the future, the Ming Dynasty can directly raise troops to conquer if it has spare strength.
After finishing speaking, the gate of Fengtian Hall opened and the drums on the side also sounded. After entering the hall and kneeling in obedience to the rules, the morning pilgrimage began again.
First, there was the cliche report. Zhongshu Sheng and the Sixth Ministry were the main force, and other officials generally couldn't get in the conversation. When it was about to end, a censor Zhongcheng stood up and bowed to the emperor and said: "Your Majesty, I want to impeach the Ministry of Works. The left minister, Li Shaotian, has taken bribes and betrayed the law and resold the imperial supplies. Please ask your Majesty to see clearly and punish him severely!"
Zhu Biaodao did not expect that his father would attack the Ministry of Industry first. He thought it would be the Ministry of Revenue. At this time, a man stood behind the Minister of Industry and knelt on the ground and said loudly: "I will ask myself, since I took office, I have never been corrupt or perverting the law." In my behavior, I only know how to fulfill my duties every day and live up to the emperor's favor. Zhao Zhongcheng seriously injured the minister out of nowhere. Please ask the Holy Master to show his innocence and restore the innocence of the minister."
Zhu Yuanzhang ignored him and asked Wu Xuanbo, Minister of the Ministry of Works: "This Li Shaotian is your subordinate official. I wonder what Wu Aiqing thinks of this matter?"
Wu Xuanbo looked a little pale, stretched out his hand to wipe the cold sweat on his face and said: "Reporting to the Holy Majesty, Minister Li has abided by the law since he took office. Everyone in the Ministry of Industry knows that there is no reselling of imperial materials."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded noncommittally, and then looked at Wang Guangyang: "What do you think, Prime Minister Zuo?"
Wang Guangyang is not an idiot, and he has never intervened in the Ministry of Industry, so he will naturally not wade into this muddy water: "I think that the Ministry of Punishment or Dali Temple should be ordered to investigate this matter strictly, but if Minister Li is guilty of corruption and perversion of the law, I will not do it." Say more, if not, then Zhao Zhongcheng should be severely punished."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and praised: "Ai Qing has great views, so what do Hu Ai Qing think?"
Hu Weiyong did not rush to speak after hearing this. At this time, the officials of the six ministries looked at him with some tacit understanding. Everyone knew that Wang Guangyang was not the material to be the prime minister. In the end, Hu Weiyong must be in charge, so the officials of the six ministries had already secretly turned to him.
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