Ming Dynasty: pacifying the rebellion and defending the border, dominating the world

Chapter 177 Zhu Jinzhen flips the table

What kind of life did officials live during the Hongwu period?
Although Zhu Jinzhen was not as cruel as Emperor Taizu Gao, he would often implicate most of the court officials and kill tens or even hundreds of thousands of people at a time. He also forced all civil and military officials in the court to leave a suicide note before going to court every day.

But when he was cleaning up Shaanxi, he was really ruthless.

In just less than half a year, the three departments in Shaanxi replaced seven provincial judges and governors, and a governor-general. The officials below them were purged several times, with countless heads being killed and everyone feeling insecure.

The civil and military officials in the court were not afraid of the princes who had their own armies or the millions of strong armies.

In their view, no matter who becomes emperor, their basic interests will not be shaken.

But they were afraid that someone like Zhu Yuanzhang would sit in that position again.

From the cabinet to the six ministries to the civil service group and the military generals group, basically no one is clean. If Zhu Jinzhen comes to power and uses cruel means, he may very likely set off another bloody massacre like the Hongwu case.

This may be the most fundamental reason why Zhu Wusi can call a horse a zebra and the truth a lie.

"I have killed millions of soldiers from Jiangnan, and the sword at my waist is still stained with blood.

The mountain monk did not recognize the hero, and only kept asking for his name.

"The poem by Taizu is still fresh in their memory!"

Yan Yimei couldn't help but sneer when she heard Li Chengen's words. She cupped her hands and said, "Your Highness is the true dragon, destined to soar to the sky. What they are doing is just a last-ditch effort."

"They have a good idea. They want to depose the emperor and negate the Jingnan Imperial Edict. They want to use this to hinder me and even try to buy time." Zhu Jinzhen's expression was playful, but his eyes were cold. "But they forgot that I am willing to play along with them within the rules. The Jingnan Imperial Edict and the emperor's authenticity are what counts."

"What if I don't want to play by the rules with them?"

From ancient times to the present, the emperor has always been the one with the strongest military force.

Zhu Jinzhen might be afraid of the unknown, but he would never be restrained by a mere Ming Dynasty official.

At present, Cang Yun and Tian Ce Mansion have both undergone transformation.

This game of chess...

There is no need to continue to exist.

"Cheng En."

"The end will be here."

"How many land immortals and celestial phenomena are there in Tiance now?"

"Your Highness, there are more than 370 land immortals, more than 1,560 celestial masters, and 174,600 Zhixuan masters on standby in the Tiance Palace." Li Chengen bowed and replied.

With such a lineup and such power, if any news leaks out, it will scare people to death.

Zhu Jinzhen was not too surprised. With the Jiao Snake Tonic Soup and Jiao Long Tonic Soup, as well as the Tian Ce soldiers who entered the martial arts self-cultivation furnace day and night, it would be strange if they didn't have this power.

Zhu Jinzhen stopped pretending, (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻.

You are saying that Zhu Houzhao is fake and denying the authenticity of the imperial edict to pacify the rebellion, right?
Well.

The imperial edict said Zhu Jinzhen didn't want it.

"Yang Ning."

"The end will be here."

"You will go there in person later. Since Zhu Wusi and the others want to play this game, then we should play it bigger and send Emperor Zhengde off."

Zhu Jinzhen's murderous intent was evident.

With the immortal body synchronized with Tong Chi, the last bit of worry is gone.

Don't you want to play?
Then play bigger.

"Yes, I will obey your command." Yang Ning bowed without any hesitation.

"Jianqiu, you will work with the provincial governor to draft a proclamation to quell the rebellion. I will issue this proclamation to the entire nation, obeying the will of Heaven to quell the rebellion and redress the grievances against the Emperor!"

Zhu ignored them and could call a deer a horse and the truth a lie.

Zhu Jinzhen could naturally raise an army to quell the rebellion under the pretext of clearing the court, pacifying the country, and punishing corrupt officials.

A game where who will win?

It is never the case that whoever takes the initiative can secure victory.

The one who really played chess was Zhu Jinzhen, not Zhu Wusi, nor the civil and military officials in the court.

"Yes, sir, I obey your command!" Zhu Jianqiu's body trembled and he shook with excitement.

"Cheng'en." "Yes."

Zhu Jinzhen continued to deploy the mission: "Select thirty land immortals, two hundred celestial masters, and five thousand Zhixuan realm soldiers. After Yang Ning sends the emperor away, I will open the Anywhere Gate and send them over. At that time, Yang Ning will lead the blockade of the capital."

"All people and information are allowed to enter but not leave."

"Yes."

Zhu Jinzhen looked at Li Chengen who was leaving, and thought to himself, I have already made a move. All the civil and military officials in the capital, you'd better not cry!
"Yimei."

"The end will be here."

"Hurry up! With your current strength, it's more than enough to control the Red Sun Dharma King and Zhao Min, who have just entered the Land of Immortals. There's no need to be cautious over there. Just reveal the secrets and information about the Heavenly Sword and the Heshi Jade."

"Then, come back and help me."

"Yes!"

Yan Yimei nodded immediately. Compared to fooling the world outside, she would rather listen to Zhu Jinzhen.

"Forget about love."

"Your Highness."

"Wang Yuyan, we can start now."

"I understand. I will let Wang Yuyan leave later and start to eliminate Xixia." Changsun Wangqing smiled sweetly. Under her training and brainwashing, Wang Yuyan had long been obedient and became a qualified puppet.

Plus the help sent by Prince Su’s Mansion.

It is easy to abolish Xixia Yinchuan Princess Li Qinglu.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jinzhen nodded in satisfaction. Now everything was proceeding in an orderly manner. Tiance and Cangyun were making great efforts to prepare for the war, and the Twelve Guards of Shaanxi were also sharpening their swords.

The entire Shaanxi province was like a huge war machine, constantly providing logistical support to the various armies under Zhu Jinzhen's command. Once preparations were complete, they would be able to sweep across the world.

Zhu Wushi and the others thought they were smart, but they didn't know that Zhu Jinzhen didn't care at all.

It doesn't matter whether the emperor is real or fake.

It doesn't matter whether there is an imperial edict to quell the rebellion or not.

If so, it is justified.

No?

Zhu Jinzhen naturally thought of this sentence: "When I rule the world, there will be great scholars who will debate the classics for me."

……

Ming Dynasty, Beijing.

Zhu Wusi thought he had acted quickly and blocked the nine gates of the capital, blocking all escape routes for information.

He never dreamed that just after he launched the coup, before the news had even spread out of the capital, Zhu Jinzhen had already received the news and immediately responded and prepared.

He never expected that when he was ambitiously dreaming of reaching that position in the future.

Tian Ce Mansion has an army of 300,000.

Cang Yun’s army of 200,000 elite cavalry.

Already ready to go.

Ouchi, the imperial palace.

Zhu Houzhao sat alone in the Qianqing Palace. This familiar palace had now become his prison.

Outside the gate were hundreds of imperial guards armed with swords.

Outside of that are the imperial guards.

It can be said that the security is so tight that not even a fly can fly out.

At this time, the Qianqing Palace was not deserted.

Zhu Wushi, the chief minister Yang Yanhe, Li Dongyang and other cabinet ministers, and even the empress dowager were present.

"I have long been aware of the Emperor's uncle's ambitions, but I never expected that the nobles would choose to go along with him."

"Oh, how ridiculous." There was disappointment in Zhu Houzhao's eyes, but his criticism was not directed at Zhu Wusi and the civil and military officials in the court, but at the empress dowager who was sitting there silently.

(End of this chapter)