Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

This can be seen from Queen Ma’s reactions.

Why is Queen Ma known as the most virtuous queen of all time?

It can also be seen why Zhu Yuanzhang always treated her so specially.

This is not just about Zhu Yuanzhang's background.

And it is related to the special status of the queen.

More importantly, Queen Ma herself was very good in all aspects, including her personality and conduct.

When it comes to right and wrong, he is very clear.

I will not sacrifice public interests for personal ones.

Moreover, on these major issues, she was able to take the initiative to stand up and defend Zhu Yuanzhang.

Try your best to finish all the things he can handle.

Don't let these troubles fall on Zhu Yuanzhang.

To do this, she is not afraid of offending people.

Even if she is his own daughter, it is still not acceptable.

Princess Anqing lay in Empress Ma's arms, crying very sadly.

Tears couldn't stop flowing.

She knew very well what it meant when her mother said such words to her at this time.

This shows that her husband is truly hopeless.

The last glimmer of hope was completely cut off.

Even if she knew that he was really killed by his father because of what he had done, there was nothing to say.

But... after all, they became husband and wife and lived together for so long.

There are still feelings.

At this time, I received such news.

I naturally don't feel good inside...

The person in charge of skinning and strawing was sharpening his knife there.

However, it was the same as when Zhu Yuanzhang ordered Mei Yin to be skinned and stuffed with straw.

The preliminary preparation work seems particularly long.

Those who are responsible for the execution are all shrewd people.

Especially after what happened with Mei Yin, he became more cautious.

If they were ordinary people, the emperor would have them skinned alive.

Then they will definitely execute it immediately without hesitation.

However, when it comes to such an important person, they will definitely do the preparation work for a long time.

It takes almost two hours.

This is done to prevent the emperor from suddenly having some different ideas.

If that time really comes and we encounter this situation, we will definitely be in big trouble.

Especially this time, the one who was to be skinned and stuffed with straw was the emperor's other son-in-law.

Thinking about the last time when Mei Yin was skinned and tortured, they became more cautious.

At this time, Ouyang Lun had already realized why these people were dithering and not giving him a quick death.

This is to gain more opportunities for yourself.

His heart suddenly became filled with anticipation again.

He believed that after such a long time, his wife must have heard the news.

As long as his wife came to Empress Ma, she would cry to her mother.

Then Queen Ma will definitely be soft-hearted.

Will rescue yourself.

Even after going through this, I would not be able to enjoy wealth and glory like I do now.

But it's good enough to be able to save your life.

Now, he doesn't ask for so much.

However, time passed little by little, and soon nearly two hours had passed.

The person he was expecting to come and deliver the order still hadn't arrived.

This made his heart sink little by little.

Those executioners who had been procrastinating and preparing finally ended their long preparations after seeing this.

The execution of Ouyang Lun officially began.

"and many more!"

"and many more!"

"hold on!!"

Ouyang Lun said pleadingly.

“Wait a moment!

My wife will never give up on me!

My mother will never watch me being executed!"

He pleaded loudly to these people whom he normally looked down upon.

The attitude is completely different from before.

There is nothing above us anymore.

But unfortunately, the executioners would no longer listen to what he said.

Immediately pick up the knife and start working.

"Ahhh!!"

Ouyang Lun's inhuman screams were immediately heard here.

pain!
It hurts so much!

In addition to the pain, there was also a deep fear that was constantly sweeping and spreading towards him.

But don't care how he screams, no matter how scared he is.

These executioners did not hold back at all.

Still cutting down one by one.

Very careful.

He was not affected at all by Ouyang Lun's screams.

As these executioners cut down with their swords, they couldn't help but feel filled with emotion.

They have dealt with many people over the years.

However, it is the first time that such actions are taken against royal relatives, as is happening now.

This is the emperor's new son-in-law!
It can actually be skinned.

To be honest, this experience will definitely allow him to brag about it in the future.

Who could have thought that one day he would be able to do such a thing!
Ouyang Lun was very unwilling when he died.

I just feel that I am particularly wronged.

Also particularly resentful.

I feel that many people in this world have let him down.

I clearly didn't do that much, I just made a little money.

Zhu Yuanzhang, this bastard, is so heartless that he uses such means to insult himself!
His wife was equally unreliable. She was completely ungrateful and watched him die without helping him.

Empress Ma was also hypocritical. No matter how virtuous she claimed to be, it now seemed that she was just that.

What made him feel even more uncomfortable was that after this incident, he would never be able to be compared with Mei Yin again.

I will be compared with Mei Yin.

Praising Mei Yin and belittling himself.

This bastard Mei Yin is high and mighty, enjoying wealth and glory, and earning so much money.

Earn far more money than you can ever make.

But the dog emperor executed himself but did not punish Mei Yin.

With a heart full of resentment and indignation, he finally died.

And something that worried many court officials also happened.

On Zhu Yuanzhang's side, he executed the son-in-law Ouyang Lun and confiscated Ouyang Lun's house.

Some evidence was found immediately, and then the Jinyiwei were sent to Ningxia to arrest the person.

We need to pull all these people out.

Anyone who participated in these will be killed!
No one could help but doubt the emperor's determination on these matters.

After all, even the prince consort he personally appointed could be skinned alive for this reason.

What good will happen to the rest of the people?

Some people were anxious to destroy the evidence.

Some people quickly come up with some other responses.

Want to save your life.

But unfortunately, their actions were not as fast as Zhu Yuanzhang's.

More importantly, Zhu Yuanzhang had already seen what Ouyang Lun did through the simulator before.

Through the scenes in the simulator, we can know who is involved in this incident.

Although that happened in the 30th year of Hongwu, which is a long time ago, Ouyang Lun has been doing this for a long time.

So, there are quite a few that can still match up...

Without exception, these people will have to accept Zhu Yuanzhang's iron fist in the future.

This time, Zhu Yuanzhang's iron fist hit particularly hard.

But it's not just because of the tea and the salt, they are also things he cares about very much.

It concerns the foundation of the country.

Tea tax and salt tax are a major part of the country's tax revenue.

These people are going to take action now, which is a real threat to the country!
No guilt!

Absolutely no mercy!

Another reason was that he had previously listened to Mei Yin's advice and increased the salaries of many court officials of the Ming Dynasty based on their performance.

Although the basic salary has not changed, overall, everyone can get a lot more salary per year.

As a result, under such circumstances, these people still can't control themselves.

We have to continue doing this kind of thing.

Then there is no need for him to be too polite.

When it’s time to chop off your claws, you have to chop them off.

Just get rid of these people, we have to get rid of them!

Absolutely no tolerance!

When salaries were low before, some people could use this excuse to defend themselves.

But now, the salary has been raised.

And he did such a thing.

How can I be polite on my side?
After Zhu Yuanzhang launched a heavy blow, people were in panic for a while.

However, there were also many people who secretly applauded.

I think the emperor did a really good job.

……

In Shuangshui Village, Mei Yin was stunned after hearing the news.

Ouyang Lun is actually dead?
Or let Lao Zhu skin you alive and stuff you with straw?

This news was indeed somewhat unexpected.

It is said that he came from later generations, especially as he was the son-in-law of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Naturally, we know that in history, Zhu Yuanzhang killed his son-in-law Ouyang Lun.

Ouyang Lun was executed.

Even the princess's plea was of no avail.

However, according to his memory, it seemed to have happened in the 30th year of Hongwu.

Why is it happening now?

More than ten years ahead of schedule?

Ouyang Lun, actually died so many years in advance?

This was really beyond his expectations.

Sure enough, with my arrival, many things have gone astray.

Ouyang Lun, Zhu Yuanzhang's son-in-law, was also killed by the turning gear of fate more than ten years in advance.

However, some accurate information was later obtained, and it became clear why Ouyang Lun was executed.

Just like in history, he was executed for reselling tea and salt.

Mei Yin didn't know what to say for a moment.

I just think Ouyang Lun is so stupid!

It's just hopelessly stupid!
As a son-in-law of the emperor, this status and position is truly a natural advantage.

Moreover, there have been some changes since I came here.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang was no longer that strict when it came to the business affairs of the royal family.

I am a good example.

Old Zhu was not prepared to raise his descendants like pigs anymore.

It can be said that with their status and position, if they really want to do business and make money, it is very easy.

As long as you do some legitimate business, you will make a lot of money.

But in the end, this guy Ouyang Lun chose to commit suicide in that way.

Also reach out for tea and salt.

Isn't this just making yourself uncomfortable?

The old man hanged himself, he is seeking death like this!

So stupid!
How stupid!
However, Mei Yin was somewhat surprised that Ouyang Lun was killed.

But that's about it.

I don't have any feeling of sympathy for my own kind.

After all, this Ouyang Lun really knew how to die.

He was hacked to death by Lao Zhu, and it was not unfair at all.

Moreover, there was no friendship between him and Ouyang Lun.

Although the two are brothers-in-law and have a close relationship, he has to call me brother when he sees me.

However, from the time he married Princess Anqing until now, I have only met him a few times.

Ouyang Lun didn't communicate much with me.

Moreover, this guy always acted superior when communicating with me.

There is a feeling of looking down on people.

In that case, Mei Yin naturally didn't have a good face towards him.

I will never try my best to please someone who doesn't like me.

Under such circumstances, after hearing such news, it is really impossible for him to feel sympathy for his fellow human beings.

The only thing that made him sigh was that there were such stupid people in this world.

And Lao Zhu will definitely go on a killing spree next time.

Mei Yin didn't believe that these things could be accomplished by just Ouyang Lun, a son-in-law.

There are definitely many stakeholders.

Next, they will definitely be killed by Lao Zhu.

However, for these he could only say that they were good at killing.

Some people deserve it, they should have their paws chopped off!
Zhu Yuanzhang has already said so many things over and over again, and has also raised the salaries.

There are still so many people who have no regard for their country and just want to make money.

So at this time, if you are hit on the neck by Lao Zhu's knife, you should not cry out for injustice.

You deserve to die!

His attention only stayed on this for a moment.

Soon, I started to care about what I was doing again.

Steam locomotives are undergoing further development.

By now, he had met some master craftsmen from the Longjiang Baochuan Factory through Zhu Yuanzhang.

I told them some of my ideas.

He also formed a working group headed by himself and established a team to build steamships.

This matter has officially started.

However, because there are still many restrictions on the Ming Dynasty side, Mei Yin has obtained the full set of technology.

Moreover, there is a lot of financial support.

Zhu Yuanzhang's support for this was unprecedentedly strong.

But this matter did not produce results so quickly.

And now, there is a big problem lying in front of Mei Yin.

That is, the steel production is not enough.

The amount of steel produced by the Ming Dynasty itself was not small according to the level of that era.

However, compared to the vast land area, population, and huge demand for steel.

The output of this steel is far from enough.

Now, after Mei Yin arrived here, he took out the steel bars and cement first.

As a result, steel is now used in building houses.

They had to build steam locomotives and lay railways.

Now, we are going to build a steamship...

Under such circumstances, the demand for steel is even greater.

Beyond that, there is a big problem.

That is, some of the steel available in Ming Dynasty today does not meet the requirements.

Materials science becomes the top priority at this time.

Therefore, when Mei Yin was developing the steamship, he had to solve this problem at the same time.

Significantly increasing Ming Dynasty’s steel production, especially qualified steel production, has become a top priority!
(End of this chapter)