Chapter 13 The Empty Seal Case Comes to an End!
Chapter 13: The Empty Seal Case Comes to an End!
At the same time, inside the palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied with the Jinyiwei.

Since ancient times, the relationship between the monarch and his subjects has been a contradictory entity that is both harmonious and contradictory.

As the saying goes, one honey to me may be poison to you.

The powerful intelligence capabilities of the Jinyiwei made officials suspicious, but for Zhu Yuanzhang, this was the best sword to use internally, which could truly implement his ideas.

"The Royal Guards did a good job this time."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the memorial presented by Mao Xiang and praised it highly.

Mao Xiang was delighted, but he still said, "It is our duty."

Zhu Yuanzhang was still an emperor after all.

He was always very wary of his ministers, but he was very good to his personal guards like the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Your men have been working hard these days, so you should reward them well."

"You have a man called Ye Xuan under your command, right?"

"I remember that he followed you during the inspection."

The Jianxiu, the predecessor of the Jinyiwei, was simply a spy.

The original owner, who had no parents, started following Zhu Yuanzhang at a very young age. In addition, the original owner did have some abilities, so he was promoted to the position of a captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in his twenties.

Mao Xiang nodded, and seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was in a good mood, he smiled and said, "This kid does have some skills."

"He was the one who pried open Zhengxing's mouth."

"He was also the most active during the house raiding. I also plan to train him well."

As Zhu Yuanzhang's personal guard, Mao Xiang naturally heard his fondness for Ye Xuan and continued talking about it.

Zhang Zhengxing didn't tell the truth at first, and it was Ye Xuan who pried his mouth open.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "This kid is really good."

That's pretty good.

"After this incident, all civil and military officials will certainly be on their guard."

"You Jinyiwei have to work harder."

Mao Xiang knew that this was the task assigned to him by the leader, so he immediately agreed and walked out of the hall happily.

The Jinyiwei were different from officials in that they relied on their own abilities.

The Jinyiwei were actually eunuchs who were able to act so tyrannically in the capital city only because of the emperor's power. Only if they served the emperor well could they have enough food to eat, otherwise those officials would surely eat them alive.

As soon as Mao Xiang left, Li Shanchang arrived.

"Your Majesty, the case of the empty seal involves many officials."

"What do you think should be done?"

Li Shanchang had a very good relationship with Zhu Yuanzhang, and he was also a duke, so they spoke to each other in a more intimate manner.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not put on airs as an emperor. He waved his hands in annoyance and said, "Why do you bother me with such a small matter?"

"Just let the people below make up for it."

"We believe that there are common people in the land, but we don't believe that there are no officials in the court."

Officials, no matter when, have a strong appeal to people.

Even at the end of the Hongwu period, when two officials were killed first to liven up the atmosphere, officials still continued to grow in batches.

Are there any officials who are corrupt?

kill!

Kill it and then go up.

Be greedy and then kill!

This is the simple concept of clean government of Emperor Hongwu, and it is really useful.

However, this situation can only occur when the imperial power completely crushes the power of the ministers. If it is left behind, who among the officials will take you seriously?
Li Shanchang smiled bitterly. He knew Zhu Yuanzhang would say such a thing.

Just came to ask.

We must never let the emperor become suspicious of us.

Even though he was deeply trusted by Zhu Yuanzhang.

But once a person becomes an emperor, he is no longer a human being, but a tool.

A tool that stands tall.

The case of the empty seal came to an end, and the few who were happy were the Jinyiwei, especially the Jinyiwei under Ye Xuan.

I've been so busy during this period and I'm really exhausted.

Chief Officer Ye Xuan also wanted to reward everyone, so he spent money to set up more than a dozen tables in his own mansion.

"Sir, you are at least a sixth-rank officer of the Imperial Guards. This house is really shabby."

Wang Feihu is a simple-minded person.

Looking at Ye Xuan's dilapidated house, he said with a smacking mouth.

This was given by the government after I became a centurion. It has two courtyards, but it has basically not been renovated.

The original owner was even more careless and didn't care at all.

Song Zhenshan also said: "Yes, sir."

"Instead of being like those grown-ups we saw, you should at least tidy up the yard."

These two people have been following Ye Xuan to search houses for a while and have a good relationship with him. They drank some wine and smiled with red faces.

Ye Xuan has always had this idea.

Now that I have some free time, I have time to renovate it.

He nodded and said, "I have saved some money over the years, so it's a good opportunity to use it to decorate the house."

"But I am a rough man and I really don't understand these things."

"Lao Wang, remember to help me find someone."

As a sixth-rank military officer, he had an annual salary of several hundred dan, which the original owner had basically saved up.

What can I do?

Get a wife.

However, Ye Xuan had indeed rewarded a lot of gold and silver during his house searches during this period.

Rather than letting it gather dust in the system space, it is better to use it for my own benefit.

After eating and drinking, the Jinyiwei asked someone to clean up and then went back.

The drunken look on Ye Xuan's face disappeared instantly, and he sat up energetically.

This was his latest reward for being able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk.

"Ding Dong! Congratulations to the host for raiding the residence of Minister of Revenue Ma Gui. The raid was successful and you will be rewarded with the skill of being immune to all poisons!"

The system voice sounded.

The reward for raiding Ma Gui’s mansion has finally arrived.

Immune to all poisons, this skill is awesome.

This way you won't be afraid of others doing something bad to you.

As a captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he would definitely offend many officials. With this skill, his safety would be greatly guaranteed.

Song Zhenshan is very efficient in his work. The next day, he found a professional team and started dealing with the affairs of Ye Xuan's yard.

Ten days later, Ye Xuan's yard was completely new.

Ye Xuan was very interested in traditional crafts in his previous life.

However, foreign luxury goods can be purchased by just stomping your feet or touching the high price, but traditional luxury goods can only be purchased for a short time.

Although there are not many good things in my house, the craftsmen really put their heart into it.

Because Ye Xuan is a military officer, there are not many designs in the front yard. Instead, a martial arts training ground is set up for Ye Xuan to hone his body. This is the place Ye Xuan is most satisfied with.

Song Zhenshan stood beside Ye Xuan and said proudly, "Sir, look."

"They are relatives of my subordinates and are absolutely fair and professional."

Ye Xuan nodded in satisfaction, then touched his chin and said, "I always feel like something is missing."

Song Zhenshan laughed and said, "Sir, I know what we are missing here."

"Then it must be that you are missing a beautiful bride!"

Ye Xuan also smiled.

As the saying goes, to settle down and start a family.

I have no desire to become a high-ranking official. The Hongwu Dynasty was a symbol of confiscation of property and extermination of the clan, which was not a good thing.

Now that my career is successful, it is time to get married, have children, and live a happy life.

(End of this chapter)