Chapter 107 A stalwart figure
Under the night, in the imperial mansions scattered in various prefectures in Northern Zhili, the silence was broken by the sound of horse hooves and scolding.
"What are you going to do? Do you know where this is? This is the Imperial Mansion! The emperor's place!"
"Jin, Jinyiwei! What are you going to do? Our internal servants are not under the control of your Jinyiwei. ."
"You are so brave! I must let Mr. Zhang inform you."
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Dozens of eunuchs who were either stern on the outside or terrified on the inside, and hundreds of accomplices who helped manage the palace were all arrested by the Jinyiwei just before noon the next day and returned. Beijing.
The interrogation was even faster. In just over an hour, Zhang Feng Mansion understood the reason why His Majesty sent the Jinyi Guards to arrest the eunuchs of Huangzhuang.
I feel quite happy, these damn people should have been taken down long ago.
On the morning of the third day, Zhu Hou looked at the more detailed Jinyiwei report. Anger rolled on his face, which still looked like a young man and still had a childish air.
He walked out of the Qianqing Palace. Outside, there were more than seventy eunuchs, both young and old, kneeling.
Everyone looked frightened and trembled all over.
Liu Jin, Liu Xi and other eunuchs, as well as Zhang Fengfu and others were also there, standing honestly.
Just from the corner of their eyes, Liu Jin and the others wanted to cut these kneeling eunuchs into pieces like knives.
Especially one of them, Liu Jin wanted to smash him to pieces and never be reincarnated.
The bastard who killed a thousand swords caused me to be reprimanded by His Majesty.
This is the first time in more than ten years that he has been reprimanded so severely by His Majesty.
How could he not hate this?
As Zhu Houzhao walked out, everyone present lowered their heads.
Those kneeling eunuchs, besides being frightened, many also looked guilty.
Eunuchs are handicapped people, often with psychological problems and extremely sensitive.
Grand and grievances are divided very carefully and clearly.
They knew everything about the emperor's kindness to them. Coupled with his status as the emperor, he naturally suppressed them in all aspects.
So the eunuchs in the palace were mostly in awe, respect and gratitude to Zhu Houzhao.
Many eunuchs have truly understood the words "emperor's grace".
Therefore, at this moment, many eunuchs were scared and felt guilty.
Zhu Hou looked after these people, and there were some people whose names he knew and were quite familiar with.
One of Liu Banban’s godsons and the three old men in the East Palace.
The more I thought about it, the angrier I became.
“Am I not treating you well?”
Zhu Houzhao gritted his teeth tightly and shouted in a low voice.
Some eunuchs kowtowed in fear, and some eunuchs burst into tears and could only kowtow again and again.
"Why do you do this to me? Why do you want to harm my people like this?
Tell me, why?" Zhu Houzhao shouted.
The terrifying aura emanated, causing some eunuchs to collapse to the ground.
"A total of two hundred and eighty-six human lives, this is still found.
Two hundred and eighty-six human lives, how dare you? How dare you?
Also, you How dare you charge 70% to 80% of the rent?
Who gave you the courage? "
Zhu Houzhao was like a furious dragon, and his overwhelming momentum made the whole world seem to change color. Everyone felt genuine fear and awe.
All the eunuchs were even speechless, and Liu Jin, Liu Xi and other eunuchs all knelt down.
“I conducted a thorough investigation on corrupt officials. Unexpectedly, there were a large number of corrupt officials right under my nose and close to me.
They harmed my people. Let them live in a life worse than death.
How can you let me be worthy of my people? "
"Tell me, Liu Tong, why can't I be sorry to you?
For you to treat me like this? "
Zhu Houzhao shouted angrily, stepped forward and grabbed the skirt of the person in front of him and lifted it up.
Liu Jin's eyelids jumped. This person was his godson. The person involved in this incident The one with the highest status among people.
Liu Tong burst into tears and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, your Majesty's kindness to the slaves, all the slaves will remember it in their hearts and be grateful.
It’s all slaves and lard who have deceived their hearts. I’m sorry, Your Majesty.
Slaves deserve to die, slaves deserve to die! "
"You deserve to die, your sins deserve death. "Zhu Houzhao pushed him down bitterly.
Angrily ordered: "Jin Yiwei, take them and the accomplices to the imperial estates they manage, announce their crimes to the people, and behead them in public. . "
"Yes. "Zhang Fengfu responded immediately.
Those eunuchs completely lost hope and collapsed on the ground, being dragged down one by one.
"Tell everyone in the imperial village that from now on, only one-tenth of the grain produced in the fields will be collected as rent and tax.
No other money needs to be paid. Who dares to let it go? If they pay a penny more, they will die."
"Also, tell the people of Huangzhuang that I am sorry for them and make them suffer, and I apologize to them every time. Each family will be compensated with ten stones of grain.
For each family that dies, the grain payment will be exempted for another five years and the compensation will be two hundred taels of silver.
For those who are injured, I will pay for the medical expenses. If the injury is minor, I will compensate you twenty taels of silver, and if the injury is serious, I will compensate you fifty taels of silver.
Tell them that this will never happen again, and I will not let anyone bully them again. Ming issued the imperial edict to the imperial palaces in various places and asked the royal guards to read it to the people.
Money and food are prepared immediately, and they must all be distributed to all people in Huangzhuang tomorrow. "Zhu Houzhao said seriously one after another.
Liu Jin, Zhang Fengfu and others all looked surprised.
"Your Majesty, it's all the slaves' fault. How can I ask Your Majesty to apologize and undermine Longwei?
Let the old slave admit his mistake. The old slave must admit his mistake humbly and apologize to the victims." Liu Jin Immediately panicked.
"Yes, your majesty, your majesty is clearly right, why do you need to do this?
I sincerely ask your majesty to take back your order." Zhang Fengfu also followed up and said sincerely.
The king humiliates his ministers and dies.
Facing such an emperor, how could Zhang Feng remain indifferent?
"Okay, what harms the dragon's majesty?
Dignity is achieved with strength, is it the people who live well?
Everything else is empty. "
"My people are not living well. As a father, I am at fault. Shouldn't I apologize?" Zhu Houzhao said matter-of-factly.
As he spoke, he looked a little sad and guilty, and his voice was a little low: "Besides, everyone is dead, and my apology is too late, let alone let them live.
Is an apology and some money and food compensation enough? ?
Not enough.”
Liu Jin’s eyes turned red and tears flowed down: “It’s all the old slave’s fault. The old slave is useless and has let your Majesty down.”
Zhang Fengfu also had red eyes and lowered his head, feeling indescribably moved in his heart.
The Majesty in front of him was so majestic in his eyes.
How could the Zhang Feng Mansion not follow His Majesty who loves the people like a son?
Not only him, many Jin Yiwei who heard about it had such a similar feeling.
The weapon of the country!
They all felt more deeply about these four words, as if they had a sense of mission and glory.
"Okay, Liu Banban, you didn't do it on purpose, but you have to learn a lesson from now on. You all should get up." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand.
"This old slave must learn his lesson and will never let something like this happen again." Liu Jin said like a vow.
Zhu Houzhao nodded, still believing in his Liu Banban.
However, it is indeed impossible for Liu Banban to cover everything, and he cannot fully understand the people below who are deceiving him.
After pondering for a while, he said: "Wei Jinzhong, from now on you will take the shadow eunuch with you to check more on the conditions of the servants inside and outside the palace.
If there is any bullying or illegal behavior, please report it to me or Liu Banban to deal with it. ”
Liu Jin’s heart skipped a beat, and he felt like crying without tears.
The only thing that made him relieved was that His Majesty also allowed Wei Jinzhong to report to him, which showed that His Majesty still trusted him.< br>
But because of this incident, His Majesty had doubts about whether he could fully grasp the situation, which is why Wei Jinzhong happened.
What would Wei Jinzhong do? br>
Will I continue to tell His Majesty all kinds of trivial things to continue to undermine His Majesty's trust in me?
Liu Jin's thoughts flashed, and she paid more attention to Wei Jinzhong, who had an honest face and was cautious in doing things.
Liu Xi on the side was completely envious, jealous and hated Wei Jinzhong.
Obviously I was the one who came first, why is Wei Jinzhong more favored?
Did the godfather get involved again this time?
Liu Xi was surprised and doubtful.
"Yes." Wei Jinzhong's expression did not change at all, he just responded respectfully.
‘Your Majesty~! The responsibilities of slaves...'
Secretly, a shadow eunuch hesitated to transmit the message.
“I don’t need your protection, you can do more.
Besides, you just take turns to check on the situation, and you usually stay with me.
Wei Jinzhong, please make arrangements. "Zhu Houzhao said directly.
"Yes, I understand. "Wei Jinzhong said respectfully.
After feeling that the arrangements were made, Zhu Houzhao asked everyone to go about their business.
Liu Jin quickly wrote the imperial edict, almost all of Zhu Houzhao's original words, and copied many copies. Later, he personally sent it to Zhang Feng's Mansion
"Commander Zhang, can you let me meet Liu Tong?" Liu Jin said in a low tone after a few polite words.
"Forgive me, Eunuch Liu, but these prisoners will be sentenced tomorrow. It is not appropriate to let them see anyone anymore." Zhang Feng Mansion said in a business-like manner.
"Our family knows the rules, but we do have something to say to the traitor Liu Tong.
Commander Zhang can listen and if there is any discomfort, You can report it to Your Majesty," Liu Jin said sincerely.
Zhang Fengfu hesitated for a moment, nodded and said: "Eunuch Liu can't take too long."
"I understand, it will be fine soon. Thank you Commander Zhang." Liu Jin nodded and smiled.
Zhang Fengfu just nodded and said nothing more, looking unfriendly and distant.
Liu Jin didn't take it seriously as he had long known Zhang Fengfu's character.
Under the personal leadership of Zhang Fengfu, Liu Jin met Liu Tong.
Zhang Fengfu just asked the guard Jinyi to leave, while he himself stood aside and listened openly.
Liu Jin didn't pay attention. He released his true energy, isolating the three of them from the sounds outside. He looked at Liu Tong, who was a little excited and looking forward to seeing him.
The cold glare and hatred in his eyes were like a poisonous snake that wanted to bite people.
Liu Tong was startled, trembling with fear.
Just as he was about to say something, Liu Jin pointed out, and the black and red true energy entered Liu Tong's body.
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