Zhu Houzhao is not an unrealistic person. He knows that no matter how hard he works and how many ways he thinks of, he will usher in a truly prosperous age in the future.
There will be no shortage of corrupt officials.
Zhu Yuanzhang has been killed to that extent, but there are still corrupt officials.
But there must be a bottom line in this matter. If everyone knows about it, if the trouble reaches the prince, or if it is ignored, then the country will be unable to control it.
Something more outrageous will surely happen later.
The prince's last words were resounding, like a heavy drum beating in everyone's hearts.
It's not that Emperor Hongzhi doesn't support his son, but he has been on the throne for seventeen years and still has basic political experience.
For example, if we were to handle the case according to this standard, these people would not be the only ones killed in the end.
Because, someone will report and confess. What to do then? So he was a little scared.
Mr. Xie Ge, who had been silent all this time, moved his position and knelt down where the emperor could directly see him. "Your Majesty, Your Highness, may I allow you to say something?"
"Mr. Xie Ge, please tell me."
"I believe that it is the duty of His Highness to uphold justice, and it is the duty of officials at all levels of the imperial court to seek orders for the people. However, His Majesty's worries are by no means groundless. If Zhejiang University has set this example this time, I imagine that the imperial court will continue to receive various reports. Report of the eucalyptus case. At that time, will it be done? If not, how will the court's words be fulfilled? If it is done, the final scope will not be limited to Zhejiang. "
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burden. But the beheading line can be redrawn and it will be different. Those above the line can be beheaded, and those below the line can be changed to exile or demotion. They can also be recorded in official files to examine whether the person is suitable for promotion or promotion in the future. Promotion to a higher position, or the lightest one, refunding the embezzled money. "
This approach cannot solve corruption. Because once the official governance is bad, any method can be changed.
But this method can solve the current problem.
"I think this method can be implemented." Liu Jian reported.
Later, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian also agreed.
Emperor Hongzhi looked at Shi Daishan, the censor of the left capital of the Inspectorate, and Zhang Cheng, the minister of the Ministry of Rites. Neither of them had any objections.
As for Liu Daxia, he is still shit himself.
In fact, Zhu Houzhao was not surprised that this article was agreed to.
Chinese people all like moderation. If they insisted on killing them all at the beginning, then it would be acceptable to change the rule of Emperor Taizu now.
To be honest, sixty taels is indeed too low.
Although sixty-two pairs is a lot for ordinary people.
But these days, the gap between the rich and the poor is huge. The common people have no money, but the officials have money. Drawing the beheading line here is actually not easy to implement.
And those who can carry it out to the end may have the prestige of the founding emperor.
In addition, they all agreed because the key to reforming the law was not here.
The key lies in where the redrawn beheading line is set.
Seeing that they had reached a consensus, Zhu Houzhao continued, "I think the newly drawn beheading line can be set at ten thousand taels of silver."
Ten thousand taels, so none of the people on Wang Huaxin's list this time will survive.
Mr. Xie Ge couldn't help but give a thumbs up in his heart... going around and around, he actually managed to do this.
But this method cannot be hidden from a room full of smart people.
The emperor and Mr. Xie Ge had the same expression, a little speechless, "If we draw it this way, we still have to kill them all. There is no difference. Can we draw this line at thirty thousand taels?"
Zhu Houzhao immediately kowtowed, "Father is wise!"
The three pavilion elders raised their eyelids and stared at the prince gently.
Is this intentional...
The emperor also let out a sigh... He felt as if he was being distracted by his son.
Although this number directly tripled what Zhu Houzhao said, it was okay... as long as the chief culprits could be chopped off. ….
In this way, in the end, the eucalyptus used the knife and killed someone, so the role of 'bottom line' is still there.
The most important thing is that this law will be useful in the future.
What's the meaning?
What this means is that the law established by Zhu Yuanzhang has been established for hundreds of years, but now it is just a formality, and everyone who knows it pretends not to know it.
But now that it has been changed, it is different. The court has mentioned this matter again. Since it has been mentioned, it is useful.
But at this time,
The Minister of Rites, Zhang Cheng, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke, and the old man muttered: "...Your Majesty, I think that tampering with the ancestral law must be carefully considered and carefully considered. What is the beheading line? Whether it is ten thousand taels or thirty thousand taels, or whether it is fifty thousand taels, how can it be decided in a moment?"
Zhu Houzhao was surprised by this statement.
This was unexpected.
In his expectation, as long as the words reached this level, no minister would express any objection.
Because... you have to avoid suspicion...
Do you think the line of thirty thousand taels is not well drawn?
What do you mean?
Of course, you can say that I consider everything from the overall situation of the imperial court and the country.
But the problem is, if you say this, you will still cause trouble for yourself.
Because this is obviously a guilty conscience.
In this case, why are you willing to take the risk of being suspected?
Zhu Houzhao was both confused and suspicious.
, and this expression was also noticed by Liu, Li and Xie.
They all prayed to Zhang Cheng silently.
"Where does Uncle Zong think this line should be drawn?" the prince asked meaningfully.
Zhang Cheng replied: "I heard this method for the first time today, and I think I haven't understood its key points. Therefore, you are right in the introduction, and I dare not lie. I just feel that its influence is quite great, so I have this advice. I hope that your majesty and highness will make a careful decision." .”
Don't talk about this kind of stupid and muddled statement.
Zhu Houzhao rubbed his thumb and index finger on his heart. Suddenly, a thought he had never had before arose in his mind. Could it be that the 180,000 taels of silver were related to this person?
Besides, the relationship between Zhang Cheng and Liu Daxia is unusual.
So I couldn't help but feel excited.
In fact, it is still unclear how the affairs in Zhejiang are related to Beijing.
It would be better to...
Let heroes judge heroes, let heroes judge heroes.
Anyway, if the lines are redrawn, some people will definitely die.
Without killing people, Zhang Cheng would not be able to explain to the prince.
However, Zhang Chengcheng could not explain the murder to the people below.
Hey, it's also a tough situation.
"Uncle, don't worry too much. Even if I am still young and don't think enough about it, what the father and the three elders agreed to do, even if it has an impact, how much impact will it have?" Zhu Houzhao first said it in one sentence. The suggestion was rejected.
Then he looked at the emperor and said, "Father, this Zhejiang case involves ministers in the capital. Wang Hua, as the governor of Zhejiang, is unable to handle this case. Do you think it is best for the imperial court to send highly respected ministers there? It was a pity that Da Sima wanted to avoid suspicion at this time. Dai Zongxian was old and weak and could not travel far, and winter was about to come. Therefore, I thought it would be best for Da Zongbo to go to Zhejiang to handle this event. As for Wang Hua, I just want to be a deputy.”….
In the Nuan Pavilion, after he finished speaking, Liu, Li, and Xie were all silent. The prince wants to cause trouble for you, how can you still feel comfortable?
This is definitely a hot potato, because no one knows who Li Yancai and the others will recruit. What would you do if you recruit some sensitive people?
Moreover, the cabinet originally did not want to get involved in this matter.
"Zhang Aiqing, what do you think?" Emperor Hongzhi probably didn't have any major objections, so he started to ask.
Unfortunately, Zhang Cheng immediately sweated on his forehead, "Your Majesty. As a human minister, you should share your worries and contribute to the country. However, Your Majesty, I am old and frail, like an old horse that cannot bear the load. I am afraid that I will miss you and Your Highness." By then, I will be punished by death."
This can be considered a veteran's words.
So it is really not easy to be the emperor. If you are a little stupid, you will not be able to defeat these smart and cunning ministers.
This is worthy of being the minister of the Ministry of Rites, but now he said that he was not in good health.
Zhu Houzhao snorted, "Uncle Zong is old and useless? Does this mean that this prince does not care about his old ministers? He also said that he is afraid of delaying major events in Zhejiang. Why, the affairs of the Ministry of Rites are trivial, so you are not afraid Is it a delay?"
This statement made Zhang Cheng speechless and could only say: "Your Highness has misunderstood. This is not what I meant."
Zhu Houzhao caught up and asked: "Then what do you mean? If you are not in good health, why don't you tell me in front of the Minister of Rites on weekdays? But at this juncture, you suddenly speak out. Are you dissatisfied with my arrangement?"
Then he said sadly: "Besides, you keep talking about sharing your worries for the king and doing your best for the country, but you open your eyes and look at your father. Not to mention that your father is still sick today. Even if you skip a morning court on weekdays, you will not be able to do anything." I have to discuss this with you, but if I am not careful, a memorandum from the imperial censor is handed over! Is this how you share your worries?!"
These words are murderous and heartbreaking, how can Zhang Cheng shirk it?
Zhejiang is a mountain of swords, and he has to climb it even if he doesn't have to!
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