Sure enough, all kinds of confessions that could pull out the carrots and bring them out of the mud were sent to the imperial court in a short while. The pro-military governor's office was good at unjustly accusing innocent people, but it was even better at interrogating corrupt officials.
This method has advantages and disadvantages, but it can only be used so smoothly in the hands of the founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, because all the secrets are under his control.
At this time, the imperial envoy Wang Shijian could hardly stand. He lowered his head and did not dare to let anyone see his livid face. He had accepted a bribe from the prefect of Huaiqing. If he was confessed, he would probably die badly. But now I will die if I plead guilty.
But if he was not confessed, but he stupidly confessed on his own, it would become a joke. Besides, what good would it do him if I confessed him? Maybe he would be fine...
After reading the confession, Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the chopping board. Wang Shijian, who was lowering his head below, was so frightened that his blood surged up and he almost fainted. His legs went weak and he knelt on the ground: "Please calm down, Your Majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang scolded: "Huaiqing Tongzhi, Tongxuan, etc. are all the same type. They deceive the emperor, ignore the superiors, and protect corrupt officials. They all deserve to die. Wang Shijian, you should take them to trial immediately, and the whole Huaiqing government will try it again!"
Wang Shijian felt relieved and kowtowed: "I am incompetent, but I was deceived by them. I thank the Holy Spirit for allowing me to atone for my sins. I will definitely do my best to handle this matter."
After finishing speaking, he hurriedly left the afternoon. Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Wang Shijian's back with a cold light in his eyes. Zhu Biao withdrew his eyes from the confession in his father's hand. It clearly stated in black and white that the prefect of Huaiqing confessed to Zeng. A thousand taels of silver were bribed to the Imperial Envoy Wang Shijian...
As Wang Shijian also resigned, the remaining officials in the entire hall were basically wiped out. This was the authority of the emperor. Otherwise, even the imperial envoy did not take over the power of a prefecture without authorization. Even if it was determined that he was corrupt and perverted the law, he would only You can impeach the court, and then the Zhongshu Province will handle it. The Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple were responsible for sending people to investigate, trial and escort him back to Beijing.
Cutting the knot with a sharp knife is indeed the best way to break the situation, but it is a pity that it is not suitable for large-scale implementation. If such power is delegated to the imperial envoy, it will be a mess. Only Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao in the world can have this right. , The rest dare to have such thoughts, and those who attempt to monopolize authority should be killed.
Zhu Yuanzhang casually handed the confession to his son, then stood up and walked outside. Yihui Hou Liu Ying hurriedly stood up and led the way. They all knew that the main event was coming, and the emperor was going to see Liu Chun.
Zhu Biaoluo finally put away the confession, glanced at the cowering Cangyang County government officials and ordered: "Go ahead. Call all the victims of Liu Chun's case. If they are gone, bring their families." Come."
Just as the official hurriedly agreed, Zhu Biao nodded and walked a few steps quickly, following behind his father. Not long after walking, he arrived at the prison of Cangyang County. How big can a county be? The county government and the prison are actually connected. .
The cell leader had already led all the jailers to kneel at the door to greet the Holy Lord. They were not qualified to greet the Holy Lord at this level, so they did not even dare to raise their heads. When they heard the footsteps approaching, they kept kowtowing and shouting "Long Live the Holy Lord."
Zhu Yuanzhang did not stop, he said something casually, and then walked straight in. The jailers naturally did not dare to get up, and Zhu Biao didn't care. When Han Zheng passed by, he grabbed the prison head and scolded: " Are you fucking stupid? Why don't you follow and prepare to open the cell door!"
"Ah, yes, I will follow you soon."
The rather dim prison was a little cooler than the outside world, but the smell was hard to describe. After all, the prisoners all used buckets, and even if the jailers specially ordered people to wash them and lighted low-quality incense, but in this place These two smells are the best in a prison with poor ventilation in summer...
Zhu Biao couldn't help but coughed a few times, and the others were about the same. Liu Ying even turned her head and looked at the cell head. This was even more disgusting than yesterday. It would be better not to light that incense. You have gotten used to the smell of feces and urine. , and now it is really the top.
The prison boss scratched his head in grievance. He really felt that it smelled better. In order to use these to offer incense to his ancestors during the New Year and festivals, his wife almost overturned the house. The nobles were just hypocritical.
Zhu Yuanzhang was well-informed, and his expression did not change at all. He walked steadily to Liu Chun's cell. Looking at the rather comfortable environment inside, he didn't say anything. The cell leader hurriedly stepped forward and opened the cell door.
Liu Chun had been kneeling inside and crying for a long time. His voice was not loud, but he was extremely miserable. Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes turned red after he walked in. He was not familiar with Liu Chun, that is, he had met him twice.
But seeing him kneeling on the ground, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly remembered the time when he knelt in front of the landlord Liu De and begged for a burial place to bury his parents. The desolation and helplessness he felt after being rejected seemed like yesterday.
"The guilty minister Liu De pays homage to the Holy One..."
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said: "We live frugally in the palace, but we have never been stingy with your Liu family. There are always rewards during every year and festival, whether it is gold, silver, jewelry or acres of manor, just to make it easier for you two brothers." You are so rich that you can live up to your father Liu Yuanwai's kindness, but why can't you enjoy your wealth in peace?"
Liu Ying, who was behind Zhu Yuanzhang, walked quickly to Liu Chun and knelt down: "Your Majesty treats me with great affection for the Liu family. It's my two brothers who failed to live up to your expectations and failed your Majesty's hard work. It's too late to say anything else now. Please, Your Majesty." Punish according to law!”
Liu Chun's body trembled a few times, and finally he said in a hoarse voice: "Please, Your Majesty, punish the guilty minister severely."
Zhu Yuanzhang also swayed a few times, slowly squatted down and looked at Liu Chun and said: "We are not only Zhu Chongba, we are also the emperor of the Ming Dynasty and the father of the people of Cangyang County. Liu Chun, do you understand?"
Liu Chun really wanted to explain that he didn't understand, and wanted to throw a lot of fuss and wallow on the spot to find a way out for himself. Being alive was better than anything else, but after thinking about it all night last night, he already knew that he was dead.
He didn't care about his brother. To be honest, he wished he could take Liu Ying with him. It was better to have someone to support him than to go on the road alone, but he had to think about his wife and children. If both of their brothers died, what would happen to the whole family? There is still a way to survive.
"The guilty minister understands that the guilty minister is a good-for-nothing. I only ask the Holy One to show mercy and give me a happy life."
Liu Ying on the side breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Liu Chun would go crazy before his death and use up the last bit of affection the emperor had for the Liu family. After all, he had no merit, and the Liu family could only rely on the emperor's favor.
Zhu Yuanzhang also cried and muttered that he was sorry for Xianyi Huihou. Zhu Biao and others quickly comforted him. After half an hour, Zhu Yuanzhang walked out of the prison with red eyes.
However, a group of people had already knelt down at the door, and they were all panic-stricken. Especially when they secretly observed that the emperor seemed to be in tears, they became even more certain that the county magistrate was indeed a relative of the emperor, and his family's revenge could not be avenged.
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