King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

This is said.

Everyone was shocked.

What does this mean? What is going on?
What on earth do you want to do? What on earth do you want to do?
He immediately killed Liu Hui, the Minister of Works.

Aren’t you still not satisfied with this?
What's wrong?

Are they going to turn the entire court upside down?
The expressions of everyone in the hall changed.

The atmosphere suddenly became solemn at this moment.

Then, everyone's eyes focused on Song Li standing aside.

At the same time, I also want to see what kind of amazing feats this Minister of Works will cooperate with me to accomplish.

Song Li's expression changed when his name was called. Under the confused and frightened gazes of the ministers, he took out a memorial that he had prepared long ago from his arms. Under the frightened gazes of everyone, he was urged for a moment, and finally had to bite the bullet and spread out the memorial in his hand.

Compared with other civil and military ministers, those who attended the court with the Ministry of Works and had something to hide looked frightened and uneasy at this moment, and many of them changed their complexion drastically.

After all, we could tell from the words the King of Han spoke just now that he had a specific intention, and that he was targeting the Ministry of Works, not anyone else.

so.
Those who were not under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry, although their brows were furrowed in confusion, did not show much change in expression.

Zhu Gaoxu, who was standing on the high platform, waited for a long time without saying a word when he saw the memorial being spread out. His eyes narrowed, and his face showed displeasure. His voice became louder, and he asked:

"Lord Song..."

"What?"

"Why don't you speak? Why don't you say anything? Why don't you answer me?"

"Don't you know how to read?"

"Or is it that the content of the memorial makes it difficult for you to speak and you are reluctant to speak?"

Song Li was stunned when he heard this, and his expression changed slightly.

This is a good question.

Need I say more?

Of course, I can't bear to do that, and I definitely don't want to!
but……

Even though I feel uncomfortable and unwilling from the bottom of my heart.

It seems to be of no use. From the moment he stood up to criticize Liu Hui, the Minister of Works, he had already been made a chess piece and had no choice.

Although Song Li silently greeted Zhu Gaoxu's ancestors for eighteen generations, he couldn't help but put on a faint smile on his face and explained:
"No, no, no..."

"I was lost in thought for a moment, and was shocked by the contents of the memorial."

"I hope the prince and His Highness will not blame me."

As he spoke, he paused, his expression suddenly became extremely solemn, his eyes narrowed into slits, and he said in a deep voice:

"Duan Zanxin, Supervisor of the Ministry of Industry."

Upon hearing this name and position, all the officials were surprised. They looked back curiously at Duan Zanxin who was named, and couldn't help but sigh in their hearts, another powerful figure in the Ministry of Works! !
Compared to the changes in everyone else, Duan Zanxin himself, when he heard Song Li call his name, his half-closed eyes and a look of devout prayer suddenly disappeared, and was replaced by a look of panic. His face turned pale in surprise, and his body began to tremble.

Under the gazes of the ministers, he had no choice but to walk out of the queue slowly. He looked anxiously at the two brothers Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi standing on the stage, trembling as he bowed his hands and said tremblingly, "I, Duan Zanxin, know I am wrong. I beg Your Highness the Crown Prince and the Prince of Han to punish me."

His demeanor and bearing are many times better than those of Liu Hui, the Minister of Works just now.

Although he could see the fear and terror in others, he did not lose the integrity and pride of a subject and a scholar, nor did he do anything shameful. He faced everything calmly and admitted his mistakes openly.

move.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi on the stage were stunned for a moment. They looked sideways at this matter. They really didn't expect it to be like this. Then they looked at each other and said in a deep voice:
"Since you have admitted your mistakes, why don't you talk to the important officials here and tell them exactly what you have done to disrespect your superiors and subordinates?"

"It also makes everyone understand, otherwise some people will not gossip about us behind our backs, saying that we are using our power to bully others and arbitrarily accuse others."

After hearing this.

Duan Zanxin pondered for a moment, his face showing a calm expression. He did not choose to hide it. Now that things have come to this, since he has already admitted the crime and his mistakes, he might as well be straightforward.

Then, he simply sorted out his thoughts and said quietly:

"The Ministry of Industry is making money."

"All come from repairing and building. It is enough to deceive the superiors and the subordinates."

Just like that, he told everyone present in detail how some people in the Ministry of Industry were well aware of the secret operations, how they sought benefits among them, and how they squeezed the oil and water among them.

At the same time, he also directly told everyone how much money he had made and how much profit he had taken during his years as an official in the Ministry of Works. He did not hide anything and told them all one by one.

These shocking remarks made all the civil and military officials present speechless and almost unable to hold back from swearing.

Is this still the Ministry of Industry that these people are familiar with?

The place that only knows how to work and has no benefits?
Why, after listening to Duan Zanxin's story, it feels like the profits here are no worse than those of the other six departments?
And their way of making money is quite unique.

There wouldn't be so many hidden dangers, and so many people wouldn't know about it.

There wouldn't be any major problems on the books. If we didn't pay special attention to it and find out the real situation from the hired people, it would be impossible to discover it.

at the same time.

As Duan Zanxin spoke, all the civil and military officials in front of him couldn't help but tremble in their hearts and became panic-stricken.

Even with such a secret method and such a situation, the King of Han and the Crown Prince were able to expose their true colors. Then, aren't some of the things they did...

After all, their techniques and ways of making money are not as good as those of the people in the Ministry of Industry!

Thinking of this, all the civil and military officials in the court, who had originally been indifferent and just watching the show, no longer had that mentality at this moment. They were no less frightened than the people in the Ministry of Works.

After he finished telling what he knew, Duan Zanxin turned a blind eye to the angry looks from his colleagues around him that seemed to tear him to pieces, as if he had seen nothing. He turned around and respectfully saluted the two brothers Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi on the high platform, saying:
"His Royal Highness, Prince Han."

"These are all the things that I know and have been involved in."

"As for whether there is something else going on, or if there is any other hidden secret, I don't know."

"I beg Your Highness the Crown Prince and Prince Han to understand this."

After saying this, he knelt down straightly, his attitude was really very proper.

Such an action and the detailed remarks really made Zhu Gaoxu stunned. He half-closed his eyes and stared at him for a long time. Then he turned his head to look at the prince beside him. The two looked at each other and nodded with satisfaction, saying:
"Well"

"Yes, yes, Lord Duan is so frank and honest this time, which really makes me feel relieved."

"But death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided."

Zhu Gaoxu did not immediately announce the punishment for Duan Zanxin, nor did he order anyone to arrest him. Instead, he said, "The Imperial Guards are at the door. Go out and find them to cooperate with the investigation."

The sudden change of attitude made Duan Zanxin, who was kneeling on the ground, very excited, and a hint of excitement flashed in his half-closed eyes.

Although he was still asked to "report" to the Jinyiwei, he did not order the Jinyiwei to suppress him. Instead, he was allowed to report on his own to cooperate. Compared with Liu Hui who had just spoken so arrogantly, the attitudes of the two were vastly different.

With just these slight differences, Duan Zanxin knew in his heart that his later punishment and the things he would face soon would not be that severe. It could be said that just this slight difference left him a glimmer of hope.

Thinking of this, Duan Zanxin's originally raised heart finally settled down at this moment. He secretly felt lucky for his choice and said in his heart:
"Fortunately, fortunately, fortunately I am smart enough, fortunately I am not stubborn and self-righteous."

"He who knows the current affairs is a hero."

"We found a way out of the crisis."

"otherwise."

After a brief moment of silence, Duan Zanxin climbed up from the cold ground with his hands, bowed again and said, "I obey your order."

Afterwards, Duan Zanxin did not linger at all. In the astonished gaze of everyone, he strode out, nodded to the Jinyiwei who were waiting at the door, stretched out his hands to cooperate, and followed the Jinyiwei.

After Duan Zanxin left for a long time, all the shocked civil and military officials in the scene had not yet recovered from their shock.

'Boom dong dong'

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu reached out and gently knocked on the armrest of the dragon throne. Then the dull and harsh sound pulled everyone's thoughts back. At this moment, everyone looked at the two people on the platform with a solemn expression. No one took the initiative to speak, and waited quietly.

Zhu Gaoxu half-closed his eyes and coldly looked around at everyone in front of him, and finally his gaze fell on Song Li, and he ordered:

"Sir Song, since some people are taking chances, there is nothing to say. Let's continue!"

This statement came out.

Just as Song Li was about to speak, the officials who were accompanying him to the court suddenly came to their senses, stood up from the queue with horrified expressions, and knelt on the ground.

"Prince Han, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Don't read it, don't read it, I will wait. I know my fault and plead guilty."

"I beg Your Highness the Crown Prince and the Prince to punish me."

"All the mistakes are the fault of me and others. I beg Your Highness the Crown Prince and Lord Han to show mercy and let my relatives go. Give them a way out. They really don't know anything. Everything is caused by our nonsense."

Corruption!
The lighter punishment is exile, while the heavier punishment is the confiscation of property and extermination of the entire family.

No matter which one it was, no matter what kind of punishment it was, it would definitely mean the end of their families. After all, even if it was the lightest form of exile, with their pampered lives, it was still unclear whether they could survive to the place of exile! Not to mention the chance of turning things around in the future.

so.
They can admit the guilt, but they really don't want to implicate their family.

All of a sudden, the voices of a group of ministers crying and begging for mercy were heard in the hall. The other officials who were not implicated at the scene could not help but feel a little sympathy in their hearts, as if they were feeling a sense of grief for the loss of a rabbit.

As officials in the same dynasty, although what is happening now has not happened to them, who among them dares to say that he is 100% clean?

The fate of these people today may be what they will be tomorrow.

The atmosphere in the field suddenly became extremely sad.

The brothers Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi had anticipated the current situation. After all, dealing with so many people at once would inevitably cause a chain reaction and resonate among people.

Then, Zhu Gaoxu turned to look at the prince beside him and gave him a look. Zhu Gaochi, who had received the instruction, remained silent for so long, but at this moment he stood up and said:
“As the saying goes: knowing one’s mistakes is the best way to improve them.”

“Ask yourself, who in the world can avoid making even the slightest mistake?”

"Although these people have their own flaws and their own little calculations, they have not made any mistakes in handling the tasks entrusted to them by the court. They have not cut corners or passed off inferior materials as good ones, and they have not made any major mistakes."

"So... second brother, look."

After hearing this, the originally sad ministers in the audience suddenly perked up. They raised their heads and looked at Zhu Gaochi with gratitude.

The originally silent heart became excited at this moment, and shouted in his heart:
"Good good..."

"The prince is indeed kind, indeed kind!"

"Speaking for them at this time..."

"That's great, that's great. I think they should have a chance. They shouldn't be exiled or have their property confiscated and their clan exterminated. They still have a chance of survival."

Then, the ministers who stayed out of the matter also spoke in a positive tone, saying:
"Yes!"

"I beg Your Highness to show mercy."

"Give them a chance to live."

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu's face suddenly became gloomy. He frowned and pondered for a long time. After a long while, he spoke in a low voice, saying:
"This matter..."

"Fine!"

"Since you all pleaded for them, I think what they did was indeed not a big mistake."

"I can give you a way out."

"but……"

Having said this, he paused, then suddenly changed the subject and continued:
"Death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided."

"After all, bullying the superiors and fawning on the subordinates is a trend that should not be allowed to grow. If it is not dealt with, it will be difficult to convince the public."

"Then the Ministry of Works and others who pleaded guilty this time, when Prince Zhao conquers the Japanese mainland, you will go and take charge of the work."

"To serve as a warning to others, do you have any objections?"

(End of this chapter)