Zhu Biao did not look back when he heard this: "Are there many villains in the punishment department?"
What the man wanted to say finally gave up. He weakly lowered his body and was dragged away by the soldiers for treatment. No matter how much he argued, in the end it was found that even if he was not complicit in the crime, he was also guilty of staying out of it. He received a state salary and saw the evil but did not do anything. Reporting is fundamental to being a human being, so there is no talk of loyalty.
Zhu Biao looked at the officials from the Ministry of Justice below and continued: "You have also heard that once you go to the side yard, no one can escape whether it is real or fake, so if you are guilty and come forward now, I can still give you some dignity. Don’t take chances anymore. The Holy Spirit is determined to purge the officials. He once told me that greed is like fire, which will start a prairie fire if it is not contained. Desire is like water, which will start a prairie fire. To prevent wildfires from setting fire to the prairie fire and flooding the sky, we must eliminate the corruption and corruption in the Ming Dynasty. Disciple, we will never tolerate this!"
The originally noisy sounds gradually disappeared, and only the screams and whippings from next door could be heard endlessly. The officials below looked at each other, especially those who had used their authority to do things together. Their eyes were full of struggle, and they might be betrayed soon.
In fact, it's not that they are unwilling to recruit, but they have always been lucky. Moreover, the Holy Lord's rule is too cruel, and there is basically no way to survive. It is comfortable to be beheaded happily. Who is willing to take the initiative to die.
However, as the atmosphere became more and more depressing, someone finally stood up. There was no need to look further. Zhu Biao turned around and left. The sounds of confessions coming and going behind him suppressed the screams next door, for fear that If you fall behind, you will miss out, just like when they were corrupt, they were afraid of falling behind.
Han Qi, the Censor Zhongcheng, followed him out with a snort, and the Minister of Punishment followed at the end. Han Qi turned around and glared at him and scolded: "Now that the matter has come to an end, please admit it quickly. I, the Punishment Department of the Ming Dynasty, are actually harboring filth." My dear, you have failed the emperor's favor and you must all die!"
The Minister of the Ministry of Punishment was calm at this time, and said loudly to Zhu Biao's back: "I plead guilty, and the crime deserves death. The officials of the Ministry of Punishment are in a state of confusion, and I can't escape the responsibility for not paying attention to the personnel. I only ask for a quick death to warn all officials! "
Zhu Biao turned around and said, "It's too early to talk about this now. It's not too late for Shangshu to wait until the Holy Master to apologize."
The Minister of Punishment seemed not to have heard: "I have been loyal to His Majesty and Your Highness since I took office, but my ability is limited, I am not corrupt and bend the law, but I am ignorant in governing officials. My Majesty and Your Highness often teach me to keep it in mind, and I think that I need to purify myself in order to be honest. It is common for a gentleman to be honest and self-sufficient, not to worry about food but not poverty, and to be frugal while living in poverty. I thought that I could repay my master by doing this, but until now, I can't think of anything to encourage!"
After saying this, he took a deep breath and tears fell down his cheeks. Although the soldiers on the side didn't understand what they heard, they suddenly felt that this high official must be innocent. Even Han Qi was a little hesitant. Could it be that this person is just incompetent?
Zhu Biao looked at him with a rather complicated look, filled with hatred, regret, ridicule and expectations, all he thought in his mind was how could a beautiful lady like Qing Ben be a thief? There are no ordinary people who can reach the position of six ministers. They are all rare talents in a country. If they are willing to serve the country loyally, what a grand occasion it will be.
The Minister of Punishment finally bowed towards Zhu Biao, and then suddenly hit a pillar on the side. His movement was a little too fast, which shocked everyone around him. Just in case, the guards of the East Palace immediately protected Zhu Biao. , but the soldiers of the Bingma Division who were further away didn't know what was going on. They only saw the big movement and the surrounded prince. They immediately drew their swords and shouted loudly: "Come quickly, protect His Highness the prince!"
When these words came out, it was earth-shaking. After all, except for Zhu Biao's personal East Palace Guards, the rest were soldiers of the Bingma Division. They had never seen anything big in the world, and they surrounded them like crazy. Even Old Master Han stood in front of Zhu Biao.
Everything is easy to talk about, but the foundation of the country cannot be compromised!
It is estimated that these people had the same thoughts, not to mention that if anything went wrong with the prince, no one would survive. Soldiers from other places in the Ministry of Punishment compound ran over, and there was a smoky atmosphere, and Zhu Biao's voice shouting to stop was drowned out. Living.
Such chaos is the most dangerous thing. Naturally, the guards of the East Palace did not dare to let this rabble get close. They all drew their swords with cold faces and shouted loudly.
Zhu Biao, who was surrounded in the middle, was a little confused at this time. Wasn't it the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment who hit a pillar? Why did it happen like this in an instant? Or did I not see it? Someone really planned to assassinate?
Han Qi, the censor Zhongcheng, reacted. He glanced cautiously at Zhu Biao, who was safe and sound, and then stood up and yelled a few words. The chaos around him finally became quieter. Zhang Wei, who was running over, glanced at the figure of the prince in the gap in the wall. , and immediately loudly comforted his soldiers.
Just when Zhu Biao was about to let people disperse, the door of the Criminal Department that had been closed for a long time was suddenly knocked open. Gongchang Hou Guo Xing led the elite and rushed in and asked sternly: "Where is His Highness the Crown Prince! You must immediately put down your weapons and capture us, otherwise we will not kill you." amnesty!"
The people led by Guo Xing, Marquis of Gongchang, were not the soldiers of the Bingma Division. They were all elites in the army. Their momentum instantly suppressed the soldiers of the Bingma Division. Zhu Biao patted his forehead. What is this?
Old Master Han hurriedly ran forward to explain, but the others didn't have the same face. Guo Xing naturally knew this smelly old man. Although he hated the old Master who always stared at his little troubles, he also knew the old Master's loyalty. He felt a little relieved after knowing that the prince was fine. , but he would not retreat until he saw Zhu Biao with his own eyes, but he still asked his men to put down their bows and crossbows first.
After dilly-dallying for a while, the guards of the East Palace did not dare to let Zhu Biao step out of their protection. After all, His Highness the Crown Prince was very important. There were people with bows, crossbows, swords and guns outside. No one could afford what to do if there was an emergency.
I am afraid that the palace has received the news at this time. Zhu Biao squinted his eyes and immediately sent someone to drag over the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice who had fainted and suffered a bloody head. At this time, Han Qi led Gong Changhou to pay homage. Guo Xing was sure that the prince was not killed. After being kidnapped, he immediately knelt down and said, "General Guo Xing was late in rescuing him, which frightened His Royal Highness. Please punish me!"
Old Master Han on the side took a breath and said, "It's just the intention of the occasion..."
Before he finished speaking, Zhu Biao solemnly ordered: "Someone tried to kill the Minister of Punishment in front of me. It is really lawless. Marquis Gongchang immediately surrounded the Punishment Ministry and ordered the capital to be under martial law. No one in the city is allowed to leave the city without any reason!"
Everyone was stunned, but what the prince said was what he said. Guo Xing immediately agreed loudly regardless of anything else. Han Qi on the side hurriedly squeezed over. He saw with his own eyes that the head of the Minister of Punishment was knocked on the pillar. Why? It became like this.
Zhu Biao signaled him not to say more with his eyes. The people around him were the ones who saw the situation clearly just now. Since a big mistake has been made, it is better to take advantage of the situation. Anyway, it is others who will be unlucky in the end.
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