The government and the public were filled with joy because of the news of Annan's victory. Coupled with the arrival of the New Year, it added a bit of joy to the entire capital.
However, unlike the capital, the Chengyun Hall of Prince Qin's Mansion in Xi'an was full of complaints.
Six county kings and thirty-three generals from the Qin King's line were all sitting in the Chengyun Hall at this time, and they all criticized Xu Youzhen who was sitting next to Qin King Zhu Gongxi.
These people have been at Prince Qin's Mansion for three days.
However, Xu Youzhen did not rush to hold a meeting for these clans. Instead, she left them alone for three days.
These people were brought by Jin Yiwei's power in Shaanxi through various channels.
After just learning that Xu Youzhen asked them to comply with the court's new tax system, everyone sneered. Then when they heard that Xu Youzhen wanted them to hand over mines, forests, and fields that exceeded the requirements of the new tax system, there was even more uproar.
They started cursing.
"Xu Youzhen, what the fuck? You are just a subject of our Zhu family. Why should I ask me to hand over my private property? Even His Majesty cannot confiscate the clan's private property without any reason."
"Who do you think you are? Just hand it over as you say. After handing it over, our family will eat, drink, and use whatever we want. We are all royal relatives and descendants of Taizu. How can we still do it in the Ming Dynasty?" You’re going to have to wait until I starve to death.”
"The ancestral precepts of the Ming Dynasty, what do you say? How dare you ignore the ancestral system established by Taizu Emperor Gao. Is the sky of the Ming Dynasty still the sky?"
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If Xu Youzhen hadn't been surrounded by those sword-wielding guards, these members of the clan would never have just cursed.
Of course, most of the people who cursed were generals.
The six major commanderies are: Yongxing Commandery, Baoan Commandery, Xingping Commandery, Anding Commandery, Yongshou Commandery, and Xiping Commandery.
They did not speak directly, but the anger on their faces also expressed their attitudes.
King Zhu Gongxi of Qin looked a little embarrassed when he saw his grandnephews being so angry. He couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Xu Youzhen, feeling secret admiration in his heart.
So many people scolded Xu Youzhen, but Xu Youzhen didn't show any concern on her face. Instead, she looked relaxed.
Everyone came and scolded each other, but the rightful owner didn't say a word. At that moment, they were tired of scolding and their voices became quieter.
By the end, the chaos subsided.
At this time, Xu Youzhen stood up with a smile on her face: "Everyone, you are tired from scolding. You should take a rest first and listen to what I have to say before we start again."
"The new tax system is a national policy. Ordinary people know how to act in accordance with the national policy. You are the royal family and nobles. How can the clan of the Ming Dynasty not comply with the national policy."
"What's more, you all know in your hearts how you got the mountains, forests, mines, and fertile land. Even if you don't want to admit it, it's too easy for the court to investigate."
"You all say that the emperor's ancestors taught you, but Emperor Taizu Gao did not teach you to constantly amass wealth, compete for profits with the people, and compete with the court. To be honest, if you are really unwilling to hand over the minerals and forests, Land, then you will only have the fate of being abolished as a clan. Of course, the court has no way to abolish you without a reason. However, if His Highness the King of Qin voluntarily takes the lead in completing the requirements of the new tax system, he can also file a petition to punish those who disagree. Expelling the King of Qin's lineage will give the court a reason to intervene."
"On the one hand, he is the King of Qin, with high moral integrity, and on the other hand, he relies on his clan status to live in a land of fish and meat. Presumably, His Majesty the Emperor also has a plan in mind."
After Xu Youzhen finished speaking, she looked at Zhu Gongxi.
After Zhu Gongxi heard this, his face became even more uncomfortable. Looking down, everyone's eyes turned to him.
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Some want to call him grandpa, some want to call him uncle, except for Prince Yongshou, who is over sixty years old, and he is his equal.
What Xu Youzhen said was heart-breaking.
For these people, whether they are generals or princes, the identity of the clan is the most important.
With this level of status, local laws cannot adapt to them, and they can become a privileged organization without doing anything.
But without this identity, their huge wealth cannot be preserved.
"Your Highness, King Qin, what Xu Youzhen said is true. You must stand on his side." Prince Yongshou said slowly as he looked at Zhu Gongxi.
Zhu Gongxi chuckled twice: "I am not on his side, I am on the side of justice and heaven. The court's new tax system benefits the country and the people. As members of the clan, we are one with the country. We should make Ming Dynasty better, although this will affect us a little, but the impact will not be big."
"His Royal Highness King Qin, you have just held the throne for two years, and just like that, have you sold off the entire line of King Qin?"
After Zhu Gongxi heard this, he couldn't say a word.
Xu Youzhen, who was standing aside, hurriedly said: "King Yongshou, you have to pay attention. You are talking to His Highness the King of Qin now. Don't you know the distinction between superior and inferior?"
"Your Highness King Qin, why don't you report to the imperial court and abolish the Yongshou County Prince line first?"
After Zhu Gongxi heard what Xu Youzhen said, he laughed twice: "It's a bit of a fuss, aren't we still talking about it now?"
Xu Youzhen, who had been smiling all the time, all the smiles on her face disappeared at this moment, and then she said coldly: "There is nothing left to talk about, come here."
Outside the palace, twelve royal guards walked in immediately.
"Take away Prince Yongshou and all the generals from Prince Yongshou's line and escort them directly to Fengyang. Send people to surround Prince Yongshou's palace and abolish the vassalage after the year."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the Chengyun Hall couldn't help but be shocked.
Even Prince Yongshou himself didn't believe his own ears. He had been the prince for more than thirty years. If he said it was gone, it would be gone.
How can this be.
Xu Youzhen must be deceiving me.
"Yes." Twelve guards in royal robes received the order and pulled Prince Yongshou directly from his chair and took him away.
In the Chengyun Hall, there were six generals who were from the Yongshou County Prince lineage, and they were also taken away by the Jin Yiwei.
Of course, the reason Xu Youzhen dared to do this was because he had Zhu Jianshen's approval.
There were many princes in the line of King Qin, but Prince Yongshou was the most greedy for money. In the thirteenth year of Zhengtong, the first year of Chenghua, the third year of Chenghua, the eighth year of Chenghua, and the thirteenth year of Chenghua, there were murder cases.
The most frightening thing is that the eight-year-old mine embezzlement case in Chenghua has resulted in more than 20 lawsuits involving human lives.
This was also clearly investigated by Jin Yiwei.
Therefore, after Xu Youzhen called everyone over, he also obtained Zhu Jianshen's order. He first attacked Yongshou Prince's Palace, demoted him to a commoner, and confiscated all his family property.
Seeing Xu Youzhen really dare to take someone directly.
King Zhu Gongxi of Qin, the other five princes, and many generals were stunned. They had some curse words in mind, but at this moment, they could not say them out.
Innocence has really changed.
Will the royal family of the Ming Dynasty and the high-ranking royal family be oppressed by powerful forces?
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