Chapter 6: Furious Zhu Yuanzhang! The consequences are serious!
Chapter 6: Furious Zhu Yuanzhang! Serious consequences!
After Mao Xiang received the order and left, Zhu Yuanzhang was the only one left in the empty imperial study.

He held his forehead and stared at the files submitted on the table, feeling furious.

This time, he will never let go of anyone who is involved in this blank account book!
"Ye Xuan?"

Soon, he saw a name on the list of Jinyiwei responsible for investigating the blank account book incident.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also somewhat surprised that Ye Xuan, who was so young, was already a centurion.

It seems that he has some skills.

quickly!

Following Zhu Yuanzhang's order, the Jinyiwei went out one after another and began to interrogate the people involved in the blank account books one by one.

Anyone who had any connection with the use of blank account books would be treated equally, regardless of their rank, and would be thrown into jail.

For a time, the entire imperial capital was in panic!

Because they are afraid.

I don’t know if I will be the next person to be thrown into jail.

……

Three days passed by in a flash.

The palace was filled with bright sunshine, singing birds and fragrant flowers, and there was a sense of peace and tranquility everywhere.

The vermilion walls of the entire palace appeared to be sparkling under the golden light, as if covered with a layer of gold foil.

at the same time.

In the warm room.

Zhu Yuanzhang was carefully reviewing memorials.

A small part of the content is officials from various places reporting on disasters that occurred in certain places.

Apart from that, the rest are the lists of officials implicated in the blank account books submitted by the Jinyiwei assigned to various places in recent days.

This is also a death list.

Because all the names mentioned above have been thrown into jail.

Zhu Yuanzhang flipped through these lists with his brows furrowed, never relaxing, and his face was as gloomy as water, which was frightening.

At this time, the eunuch reported that Liu Bowen, Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong came to see the emperor.

After a while, three people walked in cautiously.

They were dressed in uniform scarlet robes, black hats, holding tablets in their hands, and had solemn expressions.

"Wei minister, please see Your Majesty!"

The three of them bowed respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang in unison.

They are all high-ranking and powerful officials of the imperial court.

Especially Hu Weiyong, who was the prime minister second only to the emperor.

Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen also worked together with Zhu Yuanzhang and became the founding fathers of the Ming Dynasty.

"You three are here? Get up."

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw that they were some of his trusted ministers, he immediately waved his hand to signal them to stand up.

The three of them stood up and stood aside respectfully.

Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang who was angry, the three of them wanted to say something but hesitated and did not dare to open their mouths.

After all, we are all old foxes, and no one would be willing to stand up at this time and get into trouble.

Anyone who stands out will eventually become cannon fodder!

"You three came to see me right after the morning court session. Is there something going on?"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyes and glanced at the three people standing quietly by the side, and asked.

The three people hesitated and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

I wanted to say something, but I was afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang would be angry.

Snapped! ! !
Zhu Yuanzhang slammed the brush in his hand heavily on the table and looked at the three people with wide eyes.

"Just tell me what's going on. There's no need to be so nagging and making things difficult for us!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little annoyed. He was already unhappy, and when he saw the nagging look of the three people, he became even more furious.

The three of them trembled when they heard the voice, but still did not dare to speak.

"Your Majesty, the reason we are here is actually about the blank account books."

Finally, after a while, Liu Bowen, who was known as Zhu Yuanzhang's think tank, stepped forward and started to explain. He could see that Zhu Yuanzhang was getting impatient, and if he continued like this, Zhu Yuanzhang would probably get mad.

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and looked at the three people in front of him.

The look in his eyes was calm, making it hard to guess what was in it:
"So what do you three have to say?"

The three of them suddenly had their hearts beating wildly.

That's too polite.

Fortunately, Li Shanchang was decisive and immediately stood up and said:
"Sir, we are here to... advise you."

"Persuade us?" Zhu Yuanzhang paused and said:

"Then tell me, what do you want to advise us?"

"We, your Majesty, beg you to revoke your order and give the officials a chance to live."

This time it was Hu Weiyong who stood up and spoke.

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and immediately shook his head: "Impossible!"

"But Your Majesty..."

Hu Weiyong wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Zhu Yuanzhang:
"I am not kidding. If you dare to say anything more, I will kill you without mercy!"

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the three of them subconsciously shrank their necks.

It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang is determined this time!

The three of them were also surprised when they first learned that the Jinyiwei were arresting officials on a large scale.

It's not just them, but also all civil and military officials.

It can be said that Zhu Yuanzhang’s move this time shocked both the court and the public!
In fact, many people have heard about the blank account books.

And, treat it as something that is tacitly understood.

But no one expected Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction to be so big.

All the officials knew Zhu Yuanzhang's temper and did not dare to plead for mercy.

The three of them only came over after everyone urged them to.

As expected, I was disappointed.

After dismissing Hu Weiyong and the other two, Zhu Yuanzhang turned his attention back to the memorials.

"Is this the scholar's petition?"

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly saw the memorial from scholar Zheng Shili among the pile of memorials.

This surprised Zhu Yuanzhang a little, because he had a deep impression of this scholar, who had made great achievements in talent and learning.

"Are you here to beg for mercy again?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang opened the letter and his eyes were fixed on its contents.

The content here is actually about blank account books!
Zhu Yuanzhang continued reading patiently.

The main content is to explain the rationality of blank account books.

For example, this blank account book has existed since the Yuan Dynasty.

This touched Zhu Yuanzhang's sore spot.

Because what he hated most was comparing the Ming Dynasty, which he founded, with the Yuan Dynasty.

That is an insult to him!!!
Suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been expressionless just now, became furious without any warning.

"If even a scholar is against us, what else can we say to the ministers?!"

"They're all going to rebel, aren't they?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang threw the letter in his hand onto the table.

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

Upon hearing this, the eunuchs and maids in the palace immediately knelt down, not daring to look up.

"Someone, come and draft an edict for us!"

"From now on, all those who are in charge of the seal will be executed! Those below the rank of deputy will be caned 100 times and sent into exile."

"If anyone shields or bends the law for personal gain, they will all be guilty! No forgiveness!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily to the young eunuch who was drafting an edict.

This time, Zhu Yuanzhang was really going crazy.

(End of this chapter)