It’s not that the rebels are powerful.
It's not that the city defenders and the imperial guards were superior.
Mainly people coming from outside.
A group of soldiers in armor rushed over with weapons in hand and quickly surrounded the people present.
There are thousands of people.
They didn't even take action. The momentum alone caused those who rebelled to stop.
One by one they stopped in a hurry.
The soldiers outside Zhao Ping were not idle, and took the opportunity to kill some more rebels.
Those people were so frightened that they kept retreating and actively distanced themselves.
"Mr. Zhao holds Shang Fang's sword in his hand and is acting on behalf of His Majesty. You dare to rebel. Come and capture them all."
A general who had just brought someone over shouted coldly.
His name is Shan Dayong, and he is the commander of the imperial guards.
After His Majesty returned to the capital, he got in touch with him and asked him to appear at the right time to protect Mr. Zhao and His Majesty.
The first time there was chaos in the palace, he got the news.
Just as the troops were assembled, news came again that the rebellion had been put down.
Shan Dayong continued to wait.
Then came the second time.
There was no need to assemble troops and horses at all, so they could arrive so quickly.
Those soldiers obeyed the order and didn't care about anything. As long as they participated in the rebellion... no, they would capture everyone present.
Anyone who was not convinced was killed on the spot.
This also deterred most people from resisting anymore.
Obediently, he surrendered.
Even the cabinet scholar Zhuge Yuanlang and the prince Taifu Muchen were not spared.
All were caught.
If there wasn't enough rope, the soldiers would cut off the opponent's clothes and tie them up with cloth strips.
After a while of busy work, everyone was finally tied up tightly.
And Zhao Ping also took the opportunity to get closer to His Majesty.
Of course, outsiders only think that he is hiding among the crowd and acting like a turtle because he is afraid of death.
Zhao Ping didn't mind and asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, what should we do with this situation?"
"Isn't this what you want?"
Chen Xuan asked with a smile.
"Why would I want this situation?"
Zhao Ping said speechlessly: "There are so many ferocious high-ranking officials going crazy. If they kill me, who should I ask to reason with?"
"Mr. Zhao, you are a smart man, there is no need to hide your clumsiness in front of me."
Chen Xuan said solemnly: "Tell me, how will it end?"
"Do you really want me to tell you?"
Zhao Ping grimaced.
"if not?"
Chen Xuan urged: "I am still suppressing bandits in Yuzhou. You are holding Shangfang's sword now, which represents me."
"Just handle it yourself, I'll just watch."
"Then arrest them all."
Zhao Ping said: "Go to prison first, and then we will investigate."
"Guilty and conviction."
"Acquitted."
"Aren't you afraid that no one will handle government affairs?"
Chen Xuan asked rhetorically.
"What other government affairs are there in the DPRK and China at this time?"
Zhao Ping said: "You have been away from the capital for so many days, has anything bad happened?"
"..."
Chen Xuan did not answer, but looked around.
Is this a good thing?
Zhao Ping also blushed.
The rebellion of the officials was not only not a good thing, but also the worst bad thing for the Dawei Dynasty.
If you spread the word, you can make Yuxi laugh away.
Zhao Ping scratched his head and said, "Then check from bottom to top."
"Even if the officials below want to do big things, they have no chance. It's easier to investigate them."
"After the truth is found out, whatever should be released will be released."
"Let them go and let them work."
"In addition, let General Liu recommend some people to help. We will deal with it for a while. After everyone is found out, those who should be convicted will be convicted and those who should be reused."
"How about it?"
"Aren't you going to take revenge?"
Chen Xuan asked rhetorically.
"hehe."
Zhao Ping laughed twice and explained: "Your Majesty, I have been thinking about the Dawei Dynasty and not revenge."
"And my only enemy is the Liu family."
"He has something to do with the Changsheng Palace, and the Changsheng Palace is the mastermind behind Chen Tong's rebellion. He will definitely die."
"Hahaha."
Chen Xuan said loudly, "So, we have the same purpose."
"I will purge the imperial officials and you will take revenge."
"Help me do a good job. I will be watching from the side. If you do well, I will reward you heavily."
"It is not impossible to make you prime minister."
Zhao Ping did not answer.
Your Majesty is an old silver coin, and Zhao Ping knows this very well.
But he is the current Holy Emperor, the Dinghai Shenzhen of the Dawei Dynasty.
Only when he is firmly seated in the court can the Dawei Dynasty return to its former prosperity and allow him to do business on a large scale.
Otherwise, without background, you will not be able to become a rich man even if you want to.
You can only do things according to his arrangements.
As for being the right prime minister, Zhao Ping is not interested at all.
After the matter here is settled, he will stay away from the court disputes, stay in Xiping Village, and develop the economy.
After thinking for a while, Zhao Ping walked towards Zhuge Yuanlang and asked with a smile, "Cabinet Bachelor, are you aware of your crime now?"
"What's the crime of being a low-ranking official?"
Zhuge Yuanlang asked back, somewhat convinced in his words. He called himself a lower official and felt that he was one level lower than Zhao Ping.
"Haha, you know clearly whether you are guilty or not."
Zhao Ping said indifferently: "Now that I'm giving you a chance, I'm just waiting for you to confess."
"Tell me the truth and I may be able to persuade your majesty to spare your life."
"Otherwise, once the truth is found out, even if you have nine heads, it won't be enough."
"The official is really not guilty."
Zhuge Yuanlang was still holding his neck and defending, "Xiaguan has always worked hard for the Dawei Dynasty and has not done anything wrong."
"Mr. Zhao, you must not frame this official."
"what ever."
Zhao Ping shook his head, "Anyway, I've given you the opportunity. Whether you can seize it or not depends on you."
Then Zhao Ping ignored Zhuge Yuanlang and walked to the next official.
Asked: "Do you know your sin?"
"I'm a low-ranking official. I'm sorry to hear my guilt."
The man said tremblingly.
"Tell me, what are your crimes?"
Zhao Ping patted him on the shoulder and said, "Speak carefully. As long as I find out and it is true, you can reduce your guilt."
"The lower official listened to the slander and thought that His Majesty was dead, so he chose to side with the Crown Prince and supported him in ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor."
The man said: "Your Majesty is the emperor and has led fifty thousand soldiers. How could he be defeated? How could anything happen?"
"You are a stupid official, you didn't think of this."
"I feel unworthy of the emperor's favor as a subordinate."
"I will submit a letter to resign immediately. I will resign and return to my hometown. I will never stay in the capital to embarrass His Majesty again."
"Resign and return to your hometown?"
Zhao Ping chuckled, "Are you trying to abscond in fear of crime?"
"I tell you, without my permission, no one here today can escape."
"Come here, give them paper, ink, pen and inkstone, and let them write their own crimes."
"Whoever writes the most detailed and true content will be able to alleviate more crimes. Start now, immediately, immediately."
Following Zhao Ping's instructions, someone immediately prepared pens, ink, paper and inkstones.
Distributed to those officials who were tied up.
Hands and feet were tied.
It doesn't matter, just release one hand.
There was no delay in writing the charges.
Some people tried to take the opportunity to escape, but were killed by the soldiers standing behind them.
The others were so frightened that they sat obediently on the ground, spread the paper flat on the ground, and began to write down their crimes in detail.
