Emperor Zhengde of Ming Dynasty

Inside the Forbidden City.

The news that Cao Zhengchun consciously handed over the silver taels spread like wildfire.

Now, the cabinet is arresting corrupt officials, and the interrogation is handed over to the Ministry of Punishment. The feeling of being tortured is the first time that many officials have tried.

Anyone who embezzles 10,000 or two will inevitably die.

Every time they remembered that thousands of people were beheaded, they all shuddered.

Thinking of the smell of blood on the execution ground, everyone was terrified, thinking that this kind of unconscionable thing would be found out sooner or later.

Instead of being found out by the cabinet, it is better to take the initiative to explain that Cao Zhengchun can get a good death, not to mention that he is so little?

As long as he takes the initiative to hand over his money greedy for ink, he will keep his official position, and at least lose his life.

For a time, some corrupt officials were cleaning up their property, lest they would take a step forward and be inspected by the cabinet.

After all, taking the initiative to explain yourself is much more effective than checking the above.

So, after staying for a few nights, strange scenes appeared in many mansions in the capital.

Since the smashing of the White Lotus Sect, many people have begun to open their doors. Especially now, the whole yard is brightly lit like daytime.

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Inside the Forbidden City.

The sky is slightly bright.

Woohoo!

Snapped! Snapped! Snapped!

After the three clean whips, the military officials of the Chinese military walked across the Jinshui Bridge, passed through the Baishi Square, and came to the Xuanzheng Hall.

Zhu Houzhao slowly stepped onto the Dragon Terrace and looked around at the civil and military officials under the jade steps.

"I see you, Your Majesty,"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

"Everyone loves to be flat!"

The valet **** took a thousand steps and said loudly: "Your Majesty has a decree, there is a book to play, and there is no book to retreat!"

The cabinet's chief assistant Liu Jian quickly walked out of the court class and cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, this minister has to play!"

Almost as soon as Liu Jian's voice fell, other ministers in the court also walked out of the court class and said together: "Your Majesty, the ministers and others all have to play."

"I have a plan to play!"

The noises are endless, and soon the morning will be like a market.

Seeing the scene in front of him, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help showing a smile on his cheeks, but he still knew in his heart when the ministers were going to play.

"Today is so strange!"

"You Ai Qing, don't worry, come one by one."

"Elder Liu Ge, don't worry, let's hear what they all have to report!"

Liu Jian silently retreated to the court class.

Seeing all the officials, they breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Liu Jian does not emerge at this time, they will have hope of survival.

To this end, one after another officials said: "Your Majesty, ministers and others feel that the imperial court is in urgent need of funds, especially in the construction of firearms and warships, which has exhausted the national strength."

"Chen and other students are the courtiers of the Ming Dynasty, and they should contribute a little strength to the country to ensure the prosperity of our Ming Dynasty."

When Zhu Houzhao heard the words, there was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, he nodded and said with a smile: "Do you really think this way?"

"The ministers and others are words from the bottom of my heart..."

Hearing this, Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly and said, "Okay, come on, show me the thoughts of all the loving ministers."

"According to the order!"

The valet **** responded and quickly stepped forward to present the accounts sorted by the officials one by one.

When Zhu Houzhao saw the silver taels presented on the account, his eyes lit up.

Although these officials don't have as much money as Cao Zhengchun's greed for ink, the sum of these silver coins is far more than ten Cao Zhengchun's money.

With this money, Zhu Houzhao felt that he could do a lot of things again.

"It seems that the hearts of all the loving ministers towards Daming can be learned from the sun and the moon!"

When Zhu Houzhao joked, how could Liu Jian not know the practice of these officials exchanging money for their lives?

"Your Majesty, this minister still has a book to play!"

Zhu Houzhao looked at Liu Jian who was standing below, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "If you have something to say, just say it directly!"

Liu Jian cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have been investigating the corrupt officials of the imperial court for several days, and the number of people involved has reached thousands."

"The amount of silver taels seized is outrageous."

Speaking of this, Liu Jian's eyes couldn't help but look at the officials who presented the accounts just now. When they met Liu Jian's eyes, they immediately lowered their heads.

"My subordinate, the minister has requested an order, ordering the minister to thoroughly investigate the properties of these officials!"

As soon as these words came out, the officials of the imperial court were immediately apprehensive, and they all started to curse their mothers in their hearts. This Liu Jian really wanted to play.

Haven't you ever been greedy for money? Your family is such a good mansion, don't you spend money? Are you really innocent?

"Your Majesty, the ministers are all loyal!"

"I have absolutely no suspicion of corruption and perversion of the law!"

"Humph!"

Liu Jian snorted coldly: "Since none of you are suspected of bribery and perverting the law, then you can allow this officer to investigate."

After Liu Jian said this, the ministers in the DPRK and China were so frightened that they hurriedly complained to the emperor.

"The ministers have taken out all the savings in the family, and of course they are not afraid of being checked by His Majesty."

"It's just that, it will damage His Majesty's prestige!"

"Please, Your Majesty, think twice!"

"Your Majesty, my minister..."

Just as Liu Jian was about to speak, he saw Zhu Houzhao waving his hand and said, "Elder Liu Ge doesn't need to say anymore, I already know what to do in my heart."

"It is reasonable for you to take out all your savings to fill the emptiness of the treasury, and it is reasonable for the elders to suspect."

"Today's events, I have all written down."

"In the future, if you make outrageous actions again, it will not be too late for Elder Ge to speak out."

The words of the Son of Heaven are very correct.

It's not that the emperor didn't know that his subjects were greedy, or that he didn't know that the money was their life-saving money. A group of officials had been killed before. If the investigation continued like this, there would probably be no more subjects in the entire court.

In the huge Ming Dynasty, it is impossible to have a few corrupt officials~www.wuxiahere.com~ all as clear as Liu Jian, that is impossible.

For a time, the ministers who were kneeling on the ground were all grateful and thanked: "Your Majesty's virtuous people have the world in their hearts, and the ministers will thank your Majesty for Long En."

When Liu Jian saw this, he couldn't say any more, but he cupped his hands and said, "This minister follows the order!"

"Okay, all of you Aiqings, get up too! In the future, I will still rely on you to do a lot of work!"

"The ministers and others must do their best to serve the country!"

Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly and did not mention the matter again.

Under the jade steps, the ministers stood up one by one, and they all returned to the court class in tears.

After Zaochao retired, Zhu Houzhao returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The valet **** stepped forward quickly and respectfully reported: "Your Majesty, the first assistant of the cabinet is here to meet you."

"Let him in!" Zhu Houzhao nodded.

"According to the order!"

When Liu Jian arrived, Zhu Houzhao actually knew what he was here for.

After all, in the courtroom today, Zhu Houzhao pardoned a group of corrupt officials.

Of course, Zhu Houzhao also had some things to explain to him.

After a while, Liu Jian walked up quickly and said, "My minister Liu Jian, see Your Majesty!"

"Free gift!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, this minister is here..."

Zhu Houzhao smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "Is it because of the corrupt officials in the court today?"

Liu Jian's face froze for a moment, then he nodded and said, "Your Majesty, this minister is puzzled, why does His Majesty know that these people are moths of the court, why do you still forgive them?"

He has long known Liu Jian's intentions. After all, the cabinet has taken the blame for this matter.