Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 178: Soldiers must have the consciousness of soldiers

The Great Court Meeting is actually quite boring. It is a group of people gathering together according to a fixed time, station, and process to talk about things they have done in the past. Zhu Youxiao does not like this form. The root cause lies in this set of court meeting procedures. After the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty The adjustment and improvement of the group gradually formed the main theme of retreat, which has no substantive effect except singing and firing cannons.

"hurry up!"

The sound of whips outside the Huangji Gate was still going on. The Emperor Zhu Youxiao was sitting on the throne and heard several sounds. This made many civil and military officials in the court show different expressions.

In particular, the censors who were scattered everywhere and were responsible for supervision had serious expressions. The emperor came to the emperor's gate to hold a large court meeting. The ministers did not pay homage as per the rules. They saw dozens of armored warriors shoulder to shoulder. The carrying pole, the object being carried was covered with white cloth, and moved quickly towards the imperial court.

"How is this going?"

"I don't know."

"Then what did you pick?"

The courtroom, which was originally unusually quiet, was affected by the scene in front of them. Many courtiers started talking in low voices. Some people seemed to have something in mind, and the expressions on their faces changed.

At the forefront of the imperial class were the first assistant of the cabinet, Fang Congzhe, the second assistant, Liu Yishui, the group assistants Han Xu, Zhu Guozuo, He Zongyan, Shen and Shi Jikai, the official minister Cui Jingrong, the household minister Bi Ziyan, the rites minister Sun Ruyou, and the military minister. Wang Xiangqian, Minister of Justice Huang Kezhan, Minister of Industry Wang Yongguang...the expressions of these senior central officials were different. It seemed that this great court meeting would be very different from the past.

"I think many people must be thinking, why do I need to hold this great meeting?"

When he saw the specially selected honorary guards standing upright with their backs to him, Zhu Youxiao sat on the throne, and through the slightly dazzling crown in front of his eyes, he said in a calm tone: "Actually, it's very simple. I just want to meet you. Let’s talk about some recent events between the government and the public at this great meeting. After all, I know that some people are very dissatisfied with me!”

Zhu Youxiao's voice was not loud, and even the senior officials near the imperial court only listened roughly. But it didn't matter. The eunuchs, eunuchs, and Han generals in various branches sang what the emperor said one after another, and as time went by, When the courtiers in various places heard what the emperor said, their expressions changed.

Sun Chuanting, who was standing somewhere in the courtroom, heard what the emperor said and saw some of the reactions of his colleagues nearby, and subconsciously clenched the chaohu in his hand.

"...What should I say first? Well, let's talk about something that has caused a lot of fuss recently and is worrying both the government and the public."

Zhu Youxiao stood up with a smile, holding the Emperor's Sword in his hand, looking around at the ministers in front of him, and said in a sonorous tone: "Without any warning, food price hikes occur in various places in Gyeonggi, disrupting local stability and inciting public sentiment and resentment. Sometimes I will be there Think about it, what kind of group of people dare to do such a thing? It seems that the country of Ming Dynasty has not been overturned yet, right?"

When talking about this, Zhang Zhiji and Li Guozhen, the disciples of the Xunwei, bent down and lifted up the white cloth to reveal the things that were covered. They picked up the poles one by one and started to walk quickly towards the chaoban who saw something strange in front of them. .

"The high-priced grain in the capital is mixed with sand and stones. The original weight is 62 kilograms, but the actual weight is [-] kilograms."

"The cheap food in the capital is worth a pound!"

"Tongzhou's high-priced grain is mixed with sand, stone, and dung..."

The angry shouts echoed around the Huangji Gate, and what they said seemed so incompatible with the majestic occasion in front of them.

Zhu Youxiao stepped on Danbi, holding the Emperor's Sword in his hand, and walked forward with an indifferent expression. His sharp eyes scanned everywhere, and the chaoban began to show strange movements.

Brother Huang~
Zhu Youjian, who was walking alongside Hui'an Bo Zhang Qingzhen and Xuancheng Bo Wei Shitai, saw his royal brother's straight back and began to breathe quickly. At this moment, he already knew what his royal brother was going to do in this great court meeting. .

"When there are changes in grain prices from various places in the capital, I will have people buy these grains." Zhu Youxiao looked at the food-carrying guards who were walking away, and said in a cold tone: "Under my nose, at the feet of the emperor. , some people even dare to think about food to satisfy their hunger, but what about other places? Liaodong, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan... What will be the situation in these places far away from the center?!"

When talking about this, Zhu Youxiao stopped in front of the cabinet ministers. Fang Congzhe, Liu Yishui, Han Xu, Zhu Guozuo and other cabinet ministers all lowered their heads.

No one expected that this great court meeting specially called by the emperor would start in this way. When some truths that everyone knew but chose to cover up were revealed, it was not a good feeling.

"Fang Congzhe, how on earth did you become the chief minister of the cabinet!!"

The emperor's angry rebuke shocked the elderly Fang Congzhe. He immediately trembled and bowed in salute. When he wanted to say something, his mind went blank.

"Liu Yishen, how did you become the second-in-command in the cabinet?!"

Liu Yishen, who was secretly relieved, suddenly felt his heart tightening before he could take a few more breaths.

"One chief assistant, one second assistant, such a situation occurred in Gyeonggi Province, but nothing was done."

Zhu Youxiao's stern eyes glanced at Fang Congzhe and Liu Yishui, "Not only that, when I dispatched officers to arrest a group of evil businessmen, they even ran to Qianqingmen with such arrogance and told me to think twice, you did a good job! !”

humming~
Both Fang Congzhe and Liu Yishui's hearts beat faster.

At this moment, Zhang Zhiji and Li Guozhen, a group of grain-carrying guards, walked to the front of the imperial court, slightly out of breath. Zhu Youxiao stepped forward, bent down and grabbed a handful of grain. It was mixed with sand and stones, and it was difficult to The smell of food made Zhu Youxiao feel nauseous. Are these food for human consumption? !

"I am eating royal food and receiving official salary, but I don't know what to do."

Zhu Youxiao raised the handful of grain and let it flow down between his fingers. "If this is the case, then the positions of first assistant and second assistant should not be occupied. From now on, Fang Congzhe will be dismissed from the position of first assistant, Liu Take the position of second assistant!"

A word stirred up a thousand waves.

Han Xu, Zhu Guozuo, He Zongyan, Shen, Shi Jikai and other ministers and court officials all showed shocked expressions and could not believe what they heard was true.

"Your Majesty, think twice~"

"His Majesty!!"

Some of the courtiers who reacted quickly fell to their knees on the ground and began to plead with the emperor. However, this situation did not last long before they were interrupted by the sound of rapid footsteps.

"Take it!!"

Zhu Youxiao ignored this at all, turned around slowly, and pointed behind him, "If Fang Congzhe and Liu Yishui did not do anything, they are deceiving the emperor, colluding with the demons and monsters, and shaking the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. , it seems that all these people who deserve to be killed will be arrested by me and sent to prison and their homes will be ransacked!!"

(End of this chapter)