Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 340 Suppression and Winning

"Bastard!"

King Yu cursed, Sun Changzhou puffed up his chest, and said loudly: "Your Highness, these scholars are harming the country with their talk, and they must be controlled."

Thanks to sufficient funds, especially after it merged with Jinyiwei, the Research Section has achieved an unprecedented level of control over Nanjing.

Every letter shop has eyeliner, monitoring the entire capital at any time, especially for those dignitaries.

Looking at the situation of Fushe, Zhu Yixi just learned that Gao Hongtu and others had a secret meeting, and the good mood of leaving the Donglin Party disappeared.

Because they were the expected employers, all three of them were under comprehensive surveillance when they came to Nanjing at the beginning, and the boxes in the restaurant seemed full of leaks.

"Control? Too late."

Zhu Yixi rubbed his brows. As soon as the meeting of this group of people ended, they formed cliques in groups of three or four, preparing to show him off.

That's right, it's about getting off your horse.

Behind these people stood thousands of gentry and wealthy businessmen.

Once he succumbed, the blow to his prestige would be huge.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Yixi rubbed his temples and said, "Let Yingtian Zhifu Hu Chong come to see me."

"Yes!"

Thirteen, who was standing on the sidelines, hurriedly nodded in response.

"The Jinyiwei in Nanjing may have become a sieve now. You go back and closely monitor the imperial prison. I will record their every word and deed."

"Can I visit you?"

"Have you ever seen someone who can be visited by the Imperial Prison?"

King Yu raised his eyebrows and said displeasedly.

It is to create this kind of tense atmosphere, so as to see if there are any bulls, snakes and ghosts coming out, it happens to catch them all in one go.

Immediately, he continued: "Visiting is only allowed after I give instructions."

"Obey!" Sun Changzhou couldn't understand what he meant, so he could only agree.

"The water in Nanjing is so deep!"

Looking at the bright moon outside the window, Zhu Yixi couldn't help feeling a lot of emotion.

No wonder the teachers of later generations said that entering Beijing is tantamount to rushing for an exam, which is true.

A small matter, along with Nanjing's political status, will expand infinitely, and the ripples are likely to become waves.

While he was thinking, Hu Chong, the magistrate of Yingtian, walked in nervously.

"Your Highness!" Bowing his body, his brows and eyes drooping, Hu Chong was in a panic at this moment.

Dozens of ministers and nobles in the court were arrested, and who in the whole city of Nanjing was not frightened?

"Fushe is calling for friends and preparing to petition me. Does the Qing family have any ideas?"

King Yu asked lightly,
In an instant, cold sweat broke out on Hu Chong's back.

This is another exam related to his future.

The king of Yu is very difficult to serve.

In the blink of an eye, Hu Chong felt that the atmosphere had begun to become dignified, and the jumping candlelight emitted a frightening fire.

If this is known, the Donglin party must be offended to death.

"Your Highness, if it is dark today, a curfew can be imposed!"

Hu Chong gritted his teeth.

"What about tomorrow?"

Zhu Yixi frowned and said, "After a night of commotion, there may not be too many people tomorrow."

Hearing this, Hu Chong also felt that it was reasonable, and his words became more and more venomous:
"Your Highness, since ancient times, scholars have cherished fame, and they can be persuaded by the edicts of Jiangning and Shangyuan counties, and those who do not follow will be dismissed directly."

Hearing this, Zhu Yixi nodded, revealing a smile:
"These scholars are too undisciplined. Before they became officials, they became addicted to officialdom. If they interfere in government affairs, they should be disciplined."

"anything else?"

Perhaps those poor and humble children, those with soft personalities will care about fame, while those who are stunned, hot-headed, and have a deep background still dare to do whatever they want.

Coincidentally, there are many such people in Fushe.

It is difficult to collect taxes in the Jiangnan area, and scholars have played a leading role.

In a feudal society, rebellions were only those with the participation of scholars, and the others were bandits.

Didn't Li Zicheng really grow up because of Li Yan's refuge.

All in all, to govern Jiangnan, these scholars must be tamed. The Manchus relied on massacres to frighten them. Zhu Yixi didn't want to do that.

"This……"

Hu Chong thought about it, hesitated again and again, and said: "Your Highness, the imperial examinations in Nanzhili are all presided over by the Minister of Rites. You can appoint and remove people from other provinces."

"inappropriate!"

Zhu Yixi shook his head: "I'm still just in charge of the country, where does the power come from to appoint and dismiss the Minister of Rites?"

If you appoint and remove courtiers without enthronement, wouldn't it be an overstep?Proclaiming the emperor is not perfect, it has become a stain.

Hearing this, Hu Chong's heart moved, and he said softly:
"Now that Qian Shangshu has been arrested and the Ministry of Rites has no leader, His Highness can take this opportunity to let him hold the provincial examination."

"In this way, we can not only attract people who are dedicated to learning, but also win the hearts of scholars,"

"is it?"

Zhu Yixi was moved.

This is like a civil servant convening in advance, which normal person can bear it?
"By the way, how many places are there in the Nanzhili Township Examination?"

"It's the same as Beizhili, with 130 and five people."

Zhu Yixi took a breath.

As far as he knows, in Shaanxi Province, the number of places for the provincial examination is only 65, which is more than double!

But when you think about the population of Southern Zhili and the large number of scholars, the pressure of competition may be several times that of Shaanxi Province.

"This year's rural examination is scheduled for mid-June, with a quota of 150, no, 200 people."

Speaking casually, King Yu was afraid that the small number of people would not attract enough people, so he simply expanded it to 200 people.

Let's see who can stand it.

Hu Chong was dumbfounded for a moment.

"Your Highness is wise!"

Trembling, Hu Chong instantly bowed his hands.

At this time, he wanted to go back immediately and let his nephew who had passed the exam three times go back to review as soon as possible. This time his hopes were too high.

King Yu waved his hand, and the three axes swung out instantly.

Curfews, threats, quota increases.

The next day, carrots and sticks were served together, and the morale of the army was instantly shaken when Fushe was restored.

Even Chen Zilong, Xia Yunyi, Xu Fuyuan, Zhou Lixun and other members of several communes were withdrawn on the grounds of the township examination.

But at this time, only a few people followed Hou Fangyu's instructions.

"Ugh!"

Hou Fangyu sighed: "I never thought that this King Yu acted decisively and should not be underestimated!"

If the skin does not exist, how can the hair be attached?
The Donglin Party is gone, how can Fushe survive?
The means that Fushe has always relied on have been wiped out directly, and the Shandong Forestry Party that relied on it has also collapsed.

The future is in jeopardy!

In this way, he staggered to Baozhen Nunnery in Qixia Mountain.

Here, a beautiful woman is waiting for him.

Thinking of Li Xiangjun's wonderful singing voice, Hou Fangyu's depressed mood improved a little.

"parking--"

Suddenly, the carriage was stopped.

"Captain, we are kind people."

The groom said with a smile on his face.

"Master Hou, come out!"

At this time, the curtain of the car was lifted, and Jin Yiwei's flying fish suit came into view.

"you?"

Hou Fangyu was shocked.

"Hmph, forming a party for personal gain, conspiring against others, congratulations, Mr. Hou, let's go to prison!"

The visitor sneered, seeing the trembling groom: "Take him away too, to avoid leaking the news."

Hou Fangyu sat down slumped, feeling all sorts of feelings in his heart.

(End of this chapter)