Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhang Anmin indifferently and said: "Although your sons have not committed any serious crimes, they have not done anything good in these years..."
Zhang Anmin kowtowed to the ground: "I know that I have not taught them well, but I am a father after all. Now that I am dying, I know that there is little hope, but I still want to make a request. No matter whether it succeeds or not, I will die with peace of mind. "
Zhu Yuanzhang ignored him, looked at the other gloomy-looking civil servants and said, "I'm talking about you if you don't give up until you reach the Yellow River. In this case, just go back home and wait. Who can escape when the law of heaven is clear?"
All the civil and military officials knelt down neatly on the ground: "I am guilty, please forgive the anger of the Holy One and take the dragon body as the priority. I will not be without the Holy One for a day."
Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and was about to leave. Since he didn't give up yet, let's continue. He wanted to see how many people could hold on.
Wang Guangyang hurriedly took a few steps on his knees and said: "I was appointed by the Emperor to be the assistant to Wanji, but it is a pity that I am not a talent of the king's assistant. I have been raised by the Holy Grace to this day. I have failed to manage the country and the people, but I have been lax in my subordinates. I still ask the Holy One to punish me severely." This is a warning to all officials, and I am willing to accept it!"
Before Zhu Yuanzhang could speak, Hu Weiyong scolded the officials behind him: "The Holy One is the True Dragon Emperor. How can you hide this from your little cleverness? What's the point of delaying it any longer? The Holy One will always show mercy to you. Aren’t you satisfied yet?”
Zhu Biao also said: "Although those who are selfish and corrupt have not been exposed, they will still be in panic all day long, and they will not be able to sleep well at night. What's the fun of living like this? If you plead guilty earlier, I can intercede on your behalf, and at least you can protect your innocence." Children have a way to survive, and you can also continue your bloodline."
Zhu Biaodao didn't pity them, but he really didn't want to delay the government's operation because of the life and death of these people. There were so many things in the world, and a small matter could easily cause a big mess if it was not handled well, so there was no time to waste time with them.
Some officials silently stood up, took off their black gauze hats, and knelt down beside Zhang Anmin and others. Although they did not say a word, their attitude was clear. The nobles watched silently. Even though the civil and military divisions were separated, they suddenly felt the sadness of the death of a rabbit and the grief of a fox. class feeling.
Hu Weiyong lowered his head and his eyes were full of emotions. The civil servants were powerless to resist until death. They were nothing more than fish and meat under the knife. The only way to protect themselves under the imperial power was military power!
Zhu Yuanzhang saw that everyone was gone before he spoke in a deep voice: "Rite, justice and integrity are the four dimensions of a country. If the four dimensions are not maintained, the country will perish. You are all high-ranking and powerful officials appointed by the imperial court. I have warned you many times since the founding of the country, right?"
After all, why have you come to this day? It's not because of greed. Greed is a word that goes up and down. Today's treasure, temporary wealth, will cost your life sooner or later. Why don't you improve your memory! Do you think we will estimate the law and not punish the public? Let me tell you, I will use the heads of you people to warn those who come after me. I, the Ming Dynasty, will never have the slightest tolerance for those who are corrupt and bend the law. No matter how many there are, we will not. No forgiveness! "
Zhu Yuanzhang's anger, which he had endured for a day, finally burst out. It was as if the pressure of the sky was falling and it hit the hearts of the officials. However, they knew they would die and were powerless to beg for mercy. They just asked Zhu Yuanzhang not to torture them anymore and just give them a good time. .
Zhu Yuanzhang took a few deep breaths and said: "Since ancient times, it has been easy to win the world, but it is difficult to conquer the world. The difficulty is that the officials can govern the people in a clear and clear way and the people can return to their hearts. But there are some among you who are constantly greedy and corrupt and corrupt the people's hearts!"
"When the Yuan Dynasty was at its peak, it was invincible. Who dared to touch its edge? As a result, it fell over in just a hundred years. Was it Zhang Shicheng, Chen Youliang, or I, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had the ability? Yuan Ye was the one who destroyed the Yuan Dynasty because his government was corrupt, oppressed the people, and rejected dissidents. If the people are unhappy and the people are angry, how can they not perish? Now, do you want me to follow the same path as the Yuan Dynasty?"
As soon as these words came out, even Zhu Biao knelt down and begged the Holy One to calm down. Zhu Yuanzhang sat back on the dragon throne and suddenly said: "Prince, what did Xunzi say in his general outline?"
Zhu Biao naturally knew which part his father was asking about, and said in a deep voice: "The mouth can speak, the body can do it, it is a national treasure. The mouth cannot speak, but the body can do it, it is a national weapon. The mouth can speak, and the body can do it. If you can't do it, it's just for the sake of the country. If you say good things with your mouth but do evil with your body, you're a monster of the country."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the officials below who had different thoughts and asked: "Facing these people, how should a king make a choice?"
Zhu Biao straightened his back and replied: "Those who govern a country respect their treasures, love their weapons, let them be used for their purposes, and get rid of their demons!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction and said: "You should keep it in mind in the future and don't forget it!"
"Yan Donglai, the minister of Dali Temple, will immediately put these officials into prison. The crimes will be investigated within three days. Anyone who embezzles more than sixty taels of money will be sentenced to death. Anyone who is involved in the case of Song Nanhai will barbarize the other three tribes. The principal culprits will be executed with lingchi!"
Zhu Biao immediately spoke up: "My son, I just promised that as long as they take the initiative to plead guilty and obey the law, I will protect the lives of the children in my family. I also ask my father to see that he has a good life and will show mercy to the children because they are young and ignorant. Everyone in the world will praise my father's benevolence after hearing this."
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly: "Prince, we asked you just now in vain, how can the criminal laws of the country be lenient? If everyone is lenient, how can those corrupt officials be afraid!"
The officials below were all despairing. They did not expect that the Holy Emperor would not even show respect to the Crown Prince. This was the first time in so many years.
Zhu Biao did not flinch: "Please forgive me, Father. Corrupt officials will die if they die. Their crimes are unforgivable and cannot be tolerated by the national law. It is normal for their families to be guilty of the same crime. I am just interceding for those innocent children. Why should they be punished if they have not done any evil?”
Zhang Anmin, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, kowtowed several times and said: "Your Majesty, although my son is not very evil, he still enjoys wealth and honor based on his position. Now that he is sentenced to death, I have nothing to say, only my grandson." The baby is only two months old, but the baby is innocent, so please ask the saint to forgive him."
The rest of the families with newborn children also cried and begged for mercy. Zhu Biao kowtowed again to express his will. Xu Da, Li Wenzhong and others immediately said: "His Royal Highness the prince's benevolent heart is extremely valuable. I also pray to the saint to open the Internet." one side."
Zhu Biao expressed his stance and the East Palace subordinates naturally responded positively. Even if the emperor above him looked cold, everyone knew that it was always politically correct to support the prince.
Hu Weiyong and others also knelt down and begged, but their words mainly focused on Zhu Biao. The prince's generosity was a blessing to the country and the country. This was also what they felt in their hearts. If the next emperor was still like Zhu Yuanzhang, then they might as well resign immediately. The official returned to his hometown and became a landlord.
Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Biao for the last time and left. The other officials immediately looked at each other. It shouldn't be. What the Crown Prince asked for was just a small thing. Those children didn't even have memories. They could just send them wherever they wanted. Your Majesty is How could the person who cared about His Highness the Crown Prince's face the most just leave?
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