King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

Not long after.

Outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The sounds of beatings and shrill screams had already reached the hall intermittently.

at the same time.

With every shrill scream and sound of beating from inside the hall, those ministers in the court who were not implicated could not help but tremble.

Although everyone had some complaints about this matter, some even wanted to step forward and plead for the people outside.

However, due to the power of the golden dragon token in Zhu Gaoxu's hand, the ministers standing in the court were unable to do anything for a moment and dared not say a word about such a ridiculous thing.

A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist.

This principle has always been followed by the officialdom.

Do something even though you know it is impossible.

This is not what a smart person would do, it is definitely what a fool would do.

In the eyes of everyone, Zhu Gaoxu is now a mad dog. Regardless of whether it is for one's own safety or to avoid exacerbating the conflict, this is not a good time to take action.

of course
This does not mean that they will admit defeat or bow to Zhu Gaoxu.

At this moment, all the ministers in the hall had made up their minds that no matter what kind of evidence Zhu Gaoxu produced after the beating, they would hold Zhu Gaoxu accountable for violating the rules and violated the ancestral system and the laws of the Ming Dynasty.

We must make careful plans and report Zhu Gaoxu to Emperor Yongle who is far away in the north.

Of course, it would be best if they could use this opportunity to take away Zhu Gaoxu's power as regent.

Even if he couldn't use this to take away Zhu Gaoxu's power as regent, he must make Emperor Yongle put a shackle on the head of this bastard Zhu Gaoxu.

Otherwise, God knows.

Given Zhu Gaoxu's reckless personality, he might regret doing something that would anger God and people.

And once Zhu Gaoxu does something that would anger God and man, who knows whether those who have been keeping a low profile this time will become the next victims, or whether they will be punished or otherwise charged with a crime.

Be prepared for danger in times of peace.

No one wants to have a bomb hanging over their head that could explode at any time, or to be accompanied by a mad dog.

Zhu Gaoxu, sitting on the high platform, half-closed his eyes and listened to the screams and sounds of beatings in the hall, and a look of pleasure and excitement appeared on his face.

As for the ministers in the court, he could see every expression of them.

He could probably guess in his heart what these bastards were planning, and he could probably guess their so-called countermeasures and abilities.

But for that.

Zhu Gaoxu, however, didn't take it to heart at all. Others might not know what was going on, but he knew it very well.

Do you really think he is a fool or a greenhorn?
He wouldn't be foolish enough to fight a battle he wasn't sure of winning!
As for these personal calculations, in his opinion, once he reveals the detailed events in Xijiang, these people will not dare to say a word, and those who are punished with the stick may become abandoned in an instant.

No one dared to say a good word to them.

Not only that, some people are so ruthless that it is very likely that they will even kick someone when they are down.

so.
He wasn't worried about that at all.

Time flies.

Before I knew it, a cup of tea had passed.

The shrill screams and sounds of beatings outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony gradually subsided, but the cries and groans of officials being beaten could still be heard from time to time in the hustle and bustle.

Da da da.
Just then.

A crisp sound of footsteps was heard.

As if the commander of the imperial guards who was in charge of the caning came trotting in from outside the door.

"I am here to see you, Prince Han."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand at the person who was saluting and asked knowingly:

"Is the caning over?"

"Yes!"

The commander of the imperial guards nodded and replied briefly.

"My lord."

“I wonder how these ministers should be dealt with?”

"Should we send him back to the mansion directly, or..."

After receiving a positive answer, Zhu Gaoxu suddenly opened his half-closed eyes, and a hint of inquiring sneer flashed across the corners of his slightly raised mouth. He spoke without any emotion, and said:
"Need not."

"This will send them back. How can they accept the beating they just received?"

"Bring them all in here."

After hearing this, the commander of the imperial guards couldn't help but frown subconsciously, with a hint of intriguing embarrassment flashing in his eyes.

However, he did not dare to say much about this matter. Without any hesitation, he bowed to Zhu Gaoxu, turned around and strode to arrange the next matters.

After a while.

The buttocks of the officials who were beaten with the stick were bruised, their clothes were disheveled, their buttocks gave off a pungent smell of blood, their hair was imprinted on their faces due to sweat, and they looked extremely embarrassed. They were supported by the imperial guards and walked in.

The court officials who were helped in were all pale-faced. They gritted their teeth and tried their best to maintain their image and demeanor so as not to become a coward and fall to the ground like a dog.

However, towards Zhu Gaoxu who had harmed them like this, there was a flash of resentment and hatred in their eyes from time to time.

then.

The censor who was the first to stand up, after calming down his emotions, spoke again:

"Prince of Han"

"We have paid the penalty for our sins and the punishment for our crimes."

"And the prince just said that we will talk about it after the fight, and he will give us a reasonable explanation."

"I don't know."

"Can you give me this explanation now, Your Majesty?"

"It will also make us convinced."

"It's not in vain that we got beaten up like this."

After hearing this.

Zhu Gaoxu raised his eyebrows, glanced at the censor who spoke first, and an elusive smile appeared on the corners of his slightly raised mouth. He waved his hand and said:

"rest assured."

"This king will definitely give you an explanation for this matter."

"but."

Having said this, he paused, a slightly cruel smile flashed across his face, and he suddenly changed the subject, looking around at the officials who were holding on and had just been caned, and said with a hint of self-mockery:

"Hey"

"Look at these imperial guards. They are so ruthless."

"Look at what you have done to me."

"Don't worry, I am not a heartless or cold person."

"How can we bear to see a man who was beaten for speaking out for justice standing up like this?"

Regarding this statement.

It doesn't matter whether they are officials who were beaten with sticks or not.

Everyone scoffed at Zhu Gaoxu's high-sounding words just now.

distressed?

Not a cold and heartless person?
How can you say such shameless words?

Who was it that issued the order, taking out the Golden Dragon Token and ignoring their pleas?
It is said that they are civil servants, eloquent, meticulous and ruthless, and their best skill is to turn black into white.

Dele.

Seeing Zhu Gaoxu's shameless look.

Compared with everyone else, our feelings are just dwarfed by each other, they are almost the same.

It's really disgusting.

Just as everyone was complaining in their hearts, Zhu Gaoxu just finished speaking.

He shouted angrily at the guards outside the door:
"Someone is coming!!"

"All of you, the 'key officials of the court', have just been caned. You must forge your spirits and attend the court meeting despite the physical and mental torture."

"Are you all blind?"

"You have no sense at all. Why don't you quickly give these 'key officials of the court' seats and bring up the chairs."

"What are you still standing there like an idiot for?"

"Do you want me to go and move the stool myself?"

This statement came out.

The whole place was in an uproar.

The ministers who were not punished were confused.

The minister who was beaten with a stick was dumbfounded.

The grandfather who was sitting in the front row was also shocked.

All the civil and military officials in the court were stunned, unbelievable and confused.

Everyone's eyes were involuntarily focused on Zhu Gaoxu.

In an instant, the entire court fell silent, and the atmosphere became extremely weird and depressing in an instant.

What the hell?
Give me a seat?

Is this really something a human can do?
If anyone else were normal and had not experienced those dozen beatings, being given a seat would be considered a favor and a favour.

But the problem is, you just ordered someone to be beaten with ten sticks!

It just ended and others haven't even had a chance to catch their breath, and you're just giving them a seat?
Are you sure that someone else's butt can really sit on it now?

Didn’t you see that many people had blood bruises and bloodstains on their buttocks?

Do you want to be so cruel?

Is it necessary to torture people like this? What a huge hatred and resentment!

Prince Han!

How can you, with your 36.3 degree mouth, say such cold and piercing words?

Are you going to give others a chance to live?

Do you really want to push others to death?

As for?
Just as everyone was still in shock, the imperial guards who were on guard at the door, upon hearing Zhu Gaoxu's order, did not hesitate at all. They directly brought in the chairs that the emperor had previously given to ministers, one by one according to the heads of those who had just been beaten, and placed them neatly in the center of the court.

Wait until this time.

The ministers, who were in a daze, were awakened as if from a dream when they heard the noise coming from their ears and the chairs placed nearby.

The ministers looked at the neatly arranged chairs in front of them with extremely ugly expressions on their faces. The anger in their hearts was bubbling up in waves. If they had not tried their best to restrain themselves and take their own image into consideration, they would have probably burst into swearing and cursed Zhu Gaoxu at this moment.

Too cruel and too extreme.

Although he tried his best to suppress the restless and angry emotions in his heart, he was ultimately unable to hold it back after several attempts.

Many people stood up and looked at Zhu Gaoxu with unfriendly faces, and asked directly:

"My lord."

“Is this really appropriate?”

"Killing people is not enough. Is it necessary for the prince to insult us like this?"

"Although I don't think I have done anything wrong, if the king wants me to die, I have no choice but to die."

"But please be polite to us, Your Majesty. You can kill or chop me up as you please. There is no need to play with, tease, and insult us like this."

Say it.

The ministers who had just been beaten with the stick knelt down directly, as if they did not care about life or death. At the same time, they looked at Zhu Gaoxu with anger and confusion, as if they had suffered great injustice and humiliation.

at the same time.

The ministers who had not been punished also stood up and said:
"My lord."

"This is really inappropriate."

"Your Highness's behavior is really insulting and bullying."

"Please think twice, Your Majesty."

then.

The group of people stared at Zhu Gaoxu meaningfully.

Although words are meant to persuade.

However, the deeper meaning in the words, coupled with the gazes of the crowd, is also a threat and a warning.

In this regard.

Zhu Gaoxu knew very well what was going on.

After a brief silence, Zhu Gaoxu smiled instead of getting angry, looked around at the ministers with interest, and said:
"inappropriate?"

"Insult, grievance, humiliation?"

"Oh?"

"Interesting, interesting, really interesting."

"When the matter falls on you, you know that being humiliated, wronged, and insulted feels bad, or even unbearable?"

"What's the matter!"

"When it came to this king, I saw that you wanted me to swallow the bitter fruit and even greet me with a smile and admit your mistakes?"

"I am only giving back to you in a different way what you have forced upon me."

"Isn't it?"

After hearing this.

Everyone in the field couldn't help but be stunned.

Everyone looked at each other subconsciously and cast inquiring glances at each other.

They were all asking each other what was going on.

Or, who on earth is this person who is so audacious and reckless?

Did I do something secretly behind their backs that angered everyone and heaven and earth, and this gentleman caught me with it?
But they looked around at each other.

However, he found that everyone looked confused, as if they were completely bewildered and had no idea what was going on.

For a moment, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was silent and the atmosphere was eerie and terrifying.

No one spoke first.

The sound of rapid and nervous breathing echoed in the hall.

That's it.

"call"

After a long time, Yang Rong let out a long breath, and finally couldn't help it. He stepped out of the queue, bowed solemnly to Zhu Gaoxu, and said in a solemn voice:
"My lord."

"What exactly does this mean?"

"The charges that the prince has mentioned really make me feel a little scared. I definitely don't dare to admit them easily."

"Since ancient times, there has been a distinction between the ruler and his subjects, and the etiquette system cannot be abolished."

"We have read many books of sages and know how to abide by our duties and do what a minister should do. We will never dare to overstep the mark."

"Based on the charges and words that the prince has just listed, not only me, but everyone here, even if they have the guts to do something so outrageous, would never dare to do such a treasonous thing."

"Of course. This old minister also knows that since the prince said such words today, it must not be unbridled and angry for no reason. There must be substantial evidence."

"to this end."

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"I, your Majesty, would like to ask you to explain it to us." (End of this chapter)