The Resurrection of the South Seas of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 726 Arrest and arrest (4.2k)

The current Su Wenze thinks that he has also contributed to Daming Sheji!
Even if the imperial court is scruples about public opinion, it should not touch him, a meritorious minister!

So, now that he's greedy, it's true that there's nothing wrong with it!
When the master heard this, he didn't say anything more.

However, there was a faint feeling of uneasiness brewing in his heart.

But he didn't know where this uneasy emotion came from!
Obviously there was a lot of greed in the past, but I didn't feel so uneasy in my heart!

It didn't take long for Su Wenze to arrive at Yuan Zhou's outer house in Tai'an City.

Even if Su Wenze was supported to go to the master bedroom, the oiran of Yaxianju was waiting for him there.

As a transparent person, Zhou Yuanwai, when he bribed Su Wenze, of course he would not leave out the master, Su Wenze's cronies.

So he also arranged a top waiter for the master!
……

On the second day, Zhou Yuanwai got a replacement "land deed" from the master.

Immediately, he returned to his home, gathered a large group of "adopted sons", and prepared to go to the river beach to chase away people.

The reason why he is a adopted son is because the imperial court stipulated that Ming people are not allowed to be slaves?

No one dares to disobey the imperial court's decree, but your imperial court can't prevent the rich from accepting a son, right?
As the largest family in Tai'an Mansion, the Zhou family has adopted many sons.

There are dozens of adopted sons who dare to fight and kill, all of whom are strong men in their prime.

A group of people gathered by the Zhou family soon arrived near the river beach outside Tai'an Prefecture.

Zhou Yuanwai rode on horseback, glanced at the farmers who were working on the river beach, and said to his adopted sons.

"Come on, hurry up!"

"Drive away all these untouchables who occupy the good land of the master's house!"

With Zhou Yuanwai's wave of his hand, a group of adoptive sons with sticks rushed forward, trying to chase him away.

Those farmers who were working saw that someone wanted to occupy their fields, so naturally they refused to give in.

A group of people gathered together, wielding hoes and shovels, and confronted Zhou Yuanwai's servants.

"Why occupy our land!"

"This is our land, this is the land given to us by the imperial court!"

"Yes, get out, get out, whoever dares to occupy our land, we will fight with our lives!"

"..."

"This is my master's land!"

"A group of untouchables, get out immediately, otherwise, don't blame grandpa for denying people with sticks."

"Fuck off!"

"Get out now!"

"..."

The two groups confronted each other, the adults were shouting angrily, the women, children and children hid behind the adults, weeping, and the surroundings were in chaos.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Yuanwai hurried forward and took out the title deed from his pocket.

Holding up the title deed, he spoke.

"This land, you say it's yours, is it yours?"

"Can't you see the land deed?"

"Master, I have a land deed here, what do you have?"

"With empty words and no evidence, dare to say that the fertile land on the river beach belongs to you?"

"..."

Looking at the swearing Master Zhou and the land deed in Master Zhou's hands, these common people were a little at a loss.

The title deed represents the authority of the government!
And these common people are afraid of the authority of the government from the bottom of their hearts.

Seeing this, Member Zhou became more and more complacent, feeling that his money was not in vain, he waved his hand and ordered.

"Don't go?"

"Don't leave, right? Give the master a call!"

The servants outside Zhou Yuan received the order, and waved the sticks in their hands at the farmers mercilessly.

There was chaos all around, and soon someone was beaten with blood on his head!

A six or seven-year-old child sat on the ground, crying loudly with a helpless expression.

His mother's head was covered in blood, and she fell to the ground, not knowing whether she was alive or dead.

Zhou Yuanwai didn't care about this.

In any case, he can be regarded as a veteran of land annexation, and he has long been used to such a miserable scene.

Besides, he has the magistrate as the backstage, so could a group of untouchables turn the world upside down?

……

On the official road outside Tai'an Prefecture!
A group of soldiers from the Ming army galloped on horseback.

The leader was a Jinyiwei Tiqi wearing a Jinyiwei uniform with an embroidered spring knife pinned to his waist.

Beside this Tiqi, there is also an official of the Ministry of Justice wearing an official robe of the Ministry of Justice.

In addition to these two people, there is also a grassroots general of the Ming army wearing a Ming army uniform with a saber and a handgun on his waist.

A group of one hundred people headed towards Tai'an Mansion.

Jin Yiwei, headed by him, talked with officials from the Ministry of Justice.

"The target of my trip is the magistrate of Tai'an Prefecture, the general judge, and the chief officials of several states and counties under the jurisdiction of Tai'an Prefecture!"

"The first target is Su Wenze, the magistrate of Tai'an Prefecture!"

"This person is extremely greedy, we must not let this person escape!"

"Tai'an Mansion is rotten. Fortunately, Your Majesty is wise enough to prepare the aftermath in advance. Otherwise, after we finish arresting people, Tai'an Mansion should have no officials."

"..."

Listening to the conversation between the two, the accompanying low-level officers of the Ming army did not say a word, but just urged the horse to move forward.

He is a soldier, and he only knows that the order he received today is to cooperate with Jin Yiwei and the Ministry of Justice to complete the arrest of unjust officials in Tai'an Mansion.

He will never ask about other things!
The reason for arresting unjust officials in a government is that there are only a hundred people accompanying them.

That's all because there's no need for more people!
With 100 people, a company has already dealt with most emergencies!
If there is a problem that cannot be solved by an army of 100 men, it is probably a rebellion!
At that time, it will not be a small fight of 200 people, but the local garrison will come out to counter the rebellion on a large scale!

The fact that Zhu Hongyu sent a garrison to assist in the arrest and did not let the place get his hands on it already shows his current attitude.

Anyone who dares to make trouble will definitely send troops to suppress it!
Is it true that Zhu Hongyu, the emperor's power, was obtained through compromise with local forces?
Bullshit!

Zhu Hongyu's power comes entirely from his control over the army!

The military power comes first, and then the imperial power!
A group of fast horses rushed to Tai'an Mansion quickly. When they arrived outside the gate of Tai'an Mansion, the guards did not dare to stop them.

After seeing the relevant documents jointly produced by Jin Yiwei and the Ministry of Justice, they quickly opened the city gate.

These yamen servants guarding the city may have a lot of relationship with Su Wenze and have interests.

However, facing the menacing army, looking at the glaring bayonets, no one dared to stand up and die, no matter how beneficial they were!
If it was a troubled time, a local official like Su Wenze might have the prestige to separate one side, and even resist the king's order.

But now that the world is at peace, Jiannu is lingering outside the pass, Wu Sangui has fled to the Western Regions, and it is a certainty that the world will be re-surnamed Zhu.

At this time, who dares to stand up and confront the emperor?
Su Zewen is just their superior, not their real father.

A group of hundreds of people marched into Tai'an city mightily, and then went straight to the government office without saying a word.

Horseshoes trampled on the street, and the people on the road spontaneously avoided the menacing soldiers.

Seeing this group of soldiers heading towards the government office, many people were puzzled.

Not sure what's going on here!

But without exception, everyone is praying silently, the world has finally stabilized, but there must be no more military disasters!

A group of Ming troops rushed to the government office, and the leading Ming army officer gave an order.

"Immediately seal off the Tai'an government office, and don't let anyone escape!"

The Tiqi of Jinyiwei got off his horse and strode towards the gate of the mansion.

Seeing this, several yamen servants guarding the gate came forward to say something.

With a clang, Jin Yiwei Tiqi pulled out the Xiuchun Knife from his waist and spoke.

"Jin Yiwei handles the case, those who are idle stay away!"

With the emperor as the backstage, Jin Yiwei, who is the eagle dog of the son of heaven, is so proud.

Several yamen servants were shocked instantly, this is the deterrent power of Jin Yiwei.

Jin Yiwei's notoriety spread all over the world, and sometimes it can't be said to be a bad thing.

Just like now, the name of Jin Yiwei is enough to scare away many people.

Several yamen servants were pushed aside, and Ming soldiers quickly took over the defense work of the government yamen.

With a creak, the gate of the government office was opened!
Jin Yiwei Tiqi led the way, and a group of people quickly entered the mansion.

Jin Yiwei Tiqi grabbed the collar of the servant next to him and asked.

"Where is Su Wenze, the prefect of Tai'an Prefecture?"

The yamen servant did not dare to lie, and said tremblingly.

"Qi... Master Qi, Su... Master Su is in the back office!"

Jin Yiwei Ti let go of the yamen servant and strode towards the back yamen.

A Ming soldier with a musket and a bayonet on the muzzle followed quickly.

Su Wenze, who was practicing calligraphy in the back office, heard the commotion outside, he stood up straight, and stroked his sore lower back.

He secretly thought that he was getting old, so he shouldn't work too hard at night in the future!

Throwing down the brush in his hand, he strode outside.

As he walked, he shouted at the top of his voice.

"Who is making noise outside?!"

However, just as Su Wenze pushed open the door, he saw a steel knife pressed against his chest.

Before he had time to say anything, he felt a pain in his abdomen, was kicked hard, and his body suddenly fell back.

It fell into a rolling gourd!
Jin Yiwei stepped in with strides, and pressed the Xiuchun knife in his hand on Su Wenze's neck.

Su Wenze lay on the ground, only feeling a sharp pain in his abdomen.

If it weren't for the fat on his stomach to unload, he even doubted that his intestines would be broken by this kick.

Su Wenze opened his mouth and retched, feeling the sharp blade on his skin.

The anger in my heart is more than fear!

He really wanted to know, who would dare to attack him in the Yamen of Tai'an Prefecture? !

"Who is it? Who are you?"

"Who gave you the courage to attack the Tai'an magistrate in the Tai'an government office without fear of death?"

The Jin Yiwei just looked at Su Wenze coldly, and said with a sneer.

"The magistrate of Tai'an? Soon you won't be!"

While speaking, several people came forward and helped Su Wenze up from the ground, then cut his hands behind his back and attached the rope to his body.

The Jinyi Wei Tiqi fumbled from his arms, took out a document, then showed it to Su Wenze, and said.

"Jin Yiwei writes that Su Wenze, the magistrate of Tai'an Prefecture, knew the law and violated the law. He was greedy. He sold the imperial court to relieve the disaster-stricken people, resettled refugees' supplies, money and food, colluded with gentry and local bandits, ran rampant in the local area, exploited the people, and amassed money wantonly."

"Order to capture Su Wenze, the prefect of Tai'an Prefecture, and escort him to the capital for trial!"

After finishing speaking, the Jinyi Wei Tiqi took back the writing in his hand.

Officials from the Ministry of Justice also came up to show Su Wenze the official arrest document issued by the Ministry of Justice.

"This anti-corruption operation is jointly handled by the Ministry of Justice and Jinyiwei!"

"Master Su, come with me!"

"The prison in the capital has already reserved a seat for you!"

"..."

Su Wenze looked at the scene in front of him, and the expression on his face kept changing.

From the very beginning of full confidence, gradually despair emerged.

However, he still wanted to struggle to the death.

"I, Su Wenze, led my troops back to the right, and made great contributions to the Daming Sheji!"

"You can't do this!"

"You take me down here, and the government affairs of Tai'an Mansion will be suspended!"

"I want to see the emperor. I have made contributions to Ming Dynasty. I want to see the emperor. I am innocent. The emperor can't kill a donkey!"

Jin Yiwei Tiqi, who was the leader, just said with a sneer.

"You did contribute to Daming, but isn't Your Majesty also letting go of your previous mess?"

"Your Majesty did not pursue any of your previous crimes, and continued to let you be the prefect of Tai'an, and even issued a reward."

"Is Your Majesty not generous enough?"

"I took you this time only because of the crimes you committed after you surrendered to Daming!"

"You don't think I, Jin Yiwei, will take someone without enough evidence, do you?"

"Why, still want to quibble?"

While speaking, this Jinyi Wei Tiqi had a cold look in his eyes.

He is the eagle dog of the emperor, his power and status come from the emperor, and it is the worst thing for someone to slander the emperor.

The Ministry of Justice officials on the side also spoke.

"The Ministry of Justice has enough evidence to arrest people!"

"All our actions are in line with procedural justice."

"Master Su, it's better not to struggle to the death, tell the truth, and strive for a leniency!"

Su Wenze's eyes kept flickering.

No matter who it is, you can see his dissatisfaction.

"Without me, Tai'an Mansion will be shut down!"

He was so poor that he could only use the government affairs of Tai'an Mansion to threaten these arresters, trying to win opportunities for himself.

Jin Yiwei, the leader, just said with a sneer.

"Hehe, didn't you think about these things before you thought I was waiting to get someone?"

"Before you are imprisoned, His Majesty has already arranged a replacement official!"

Su Wenze's real confidence in controlling Tai'an Mansion is actually his control over the officials below.

However, this so-called control power is all false in front of the imperial power!
Those officials are loyal only to the prefect of Tai'an. As for who is the prefect of Tai'an, it doesn't matter.

They, who have been officials for generations, understand it better than anyone else!
To fight against the imperial power is to commit suicide!

What's more, the current Ming Dynasty has a policy of integrating officials and officials, and officials also have promotion channels.

Even if it is for the sake of becoming an official, for future generations to get rid of their humble status and have a brighter future, these officials will never go against the court!

Not long after, a few soldiers of the Ming army ran in and reported with fists clasped.

"The seven target persons in Tai'an Mansion have all been arrested!"

Jin Yiwei, who was the leader, nodded slightly and said.

"It's very good to prepare for the arrest work in the counties under the Tai'an Prefecture!"

"..."

A mighty anti-corruption storm swept the entire Ming Dynasty.

Tai'an Mansion is not an isolated case. Anti-corruption campaigns have been launched almost simultaneously in many places across the country.

Groups of Ming soldiers, led by Jin Yiwei and officials from the Ministry of Justice, rushed to various places.

Take down one by one the officials who used to be high and powerful, and then escort them to the capital.

The world shakes!

Many officials with bad deeds in the past are panicked, afraid that he will be the next to be taken down.

A gust of wind called anti-corruption blows, sweeping away the turbidity of the world!
……

ps: I tried my best, but I have a fever, a headache, and I really can’t figure it out!

(End of this chapter)