Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

"Humph!"

Zhu Di snorted coldly. He knew the nature of these officials.

Guo An, on the other hand, looked at the two officials coldly. He did not have the heart of a holy mother, and he was not someone who repaid evil with kindness!
"Two high-ranking officials in the court actually formed a clique for personal gain. They impeached a marquis who had just accompanied His Majesty on the northern expedition and made military exploits without any reason. Now they are being deceived by just one sentence and want to escape punishment?"

"Tsk, tsk, if all the important officials of the Ming Dynasty are as treacherous and shameless as you, and slander their merits at will, then what's the use of the laws of the Ming Dynasty? How can there be any order in the court?"

Hearing this, the two ministers from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites shrank their eyes and quickly saluted Zhu Di above.

"Your Majesty has learned clearly that I have always been diligent and loyal to the Ming Dynasty!"

"Your Majesty, the heart of a humble minister can be learned from heaven and earth..."

Guo An directly raised his hands to Zhu Di and saluted, "Your Majesty, what happened just now has already proved that they are treacherous ministers, why should we listen to their sophistry?

As for whether they have any other sins, we will find out after checking them! "

After Guo An finished speaking, a trace of panic flashed in the eyes of the two ministers.

"Why is Marquis Dinghai so hard on each other?"

"Forcing each other in pain?"

Guo An sneered, "Hmph, you impeached me for no reason in front of all the courtiers, why can't I fight back?
Is it possible that, in your eyes, I am such a weak fool who can be bullied? "

"You must retaliate for your anger!"

The two ministers slandered with all their hearts!
No matter how much they impeach you, they will only suppress you, Marquis Dinghai, and you, Marquis Dinghai, will directly kill them!
All the officials around him had the same idea.

The Marquis of Dinghai has a small belly and chicken intestines, and he will definitely retaliate!The key is that he is deeply favored by His Majesty and has a close relationship with many martial artists, so he should not offend too much.

"His Majesty……"

The two ministers looked at Zhu Di with fear on their faces.

Zhu Di snorted coldly, "You two prefer to deceive and impeach meritorious officials for no reason. You have ulterior motives. Not punishing them is not enough to comfort the meritorious soldiers!"

The two ministers were happy in their hearts, but they were still full of sorrow on the surface.

"The minister obeys the order!"

Guo An, on the other hand, looked unhappy, but still stood quietly aside.

From above, Zhu Di shouted: "Come here, drag out twenty people and give them a beating with a stick, as a warning to others!"

The expressions of the two ministers changed greatly. They were civil servants with delicate skin and tender flesh, and they could not hold up their sticks.

And if they wait until twenty, they will lose half their lives.

Unfortunately, before the two of them could plead for mercy, four big Han generals walked in outside the palace, dragging them out.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I can't bear it..."

"Yes, Your Majesty, please spare your life, Your Majesty..."

Unfortunately, the two of them were dragged out before they even shouted a few words.

In the hall, all the officials looked solemn and felt a little uneasy in their hearts!
Is Your Majesty dissatisfied with their civil servants?

Above, Zhu Di snorted coldly: "As a courtier of the Ming Dynasty, he can't even bear two sticks. How can he have the face to impeach the meritorious soldiers who went to the battlefield and fought with real swords and spears?"

All the court officials quickly agreed.

As a result, no courtier dared to act like a monster anymore.

If Zhu Di scolded them, or if other officials argued with them, they could still persist.

But now, the direct step is to send someone to review or make a decision?How can they bear this?

……

Day two.

Censor Meng Yi was defeated.

1000 taels of silver and 3000 taels of treasure banknotes were found at home!

Zhu Di was furious, "What a traitor. I gave them a salary increase and a year-end bonus. How dare they accept bribes like this? Let me confiscate the traitor's house and investigate strictly!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Erhu replied solemnly.

Zhu Di added: "In addition, the two people from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites should also check for us!"

Erhu responded: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Di thought of something and suddenly asked: "The person behind the Huang family has not been found out yet?"

Erhu froze, and quickly replied: "Weak ministers are incompetent. Half of the Huang family are dead, but no one has confessed!" "What a group of strong-willed thieves!"

Zhu Di's face turned cold, "Since you don't want to say anything, then let's follow their wishes and kill them all, leaving no one behind!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Erhu responded again.

"We asked you to investigate those officials' review matters. How is the investigation going?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the situation of officials in various states and counties across the country has been compiled into a book and will be presented to Your Majesty immediately!"

"Ok!"

……

As the two tigers left, the entire hall fell into silence again.

Zhu Di sat on the dragon chair. When Erhu presented the review booklet of officials from various parts of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di looked at the memorial in his hand and his face turned gloomy.

At last.

Get up directly and walk out.

Guo Mansion.

Guo An felt very happy since he sent the imperial censor Meng Yi to prison in the court and made the two ministers lie on the bed without being able to get out of bed for five days.

Until I saw the two people coming in from the door.

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Guo Qing doesn't need to be polite!"

"Meet the teacher!"

After some greetings, Zhu Di was already sitting on a soft chair very comfortably.

On the side, Guo An couldn't help but look at Zhu Gaochi inquiringly.

And Zhu Gaochi just shook his head slowly, he was not sure.

"call……"

Suddenly, Zhu Di let out a long sigh of relief.

Guo An could no longer remain silent and asked, "May I ask Your Majesty, why are you so troubled?"

"Ugh!"

Zhu Di sighed again, and Zhu Gaochi was stunned.

His father actually sighed like this in front of the teacher!
Zhu Di said: "Guo Qing, we didn't expect that being an emperor would be so annoying!
I think back when we were the king of Yan, except for Zhu Yunwen, there were some rogue officials who wanted to please the emperor brother and Zhu Yunwen, and they often deliberately made things difficult for us.

However, we are not afraid of anyone!

But now, we want to govern the Ming Dynasty sincerely, and even use our internal funds to give them as year-end bonuses.

Those officials still have two faces. One side is grateful to us, while the other side still accepts bribes. They even cooperate with the top and bottom to engage in personal gain and fraud, secretly changing the annual review grade! "

Guo An narrowed his eyes slightly, "Your Majesty, during last year's year-end performance review, did some officials collude with each other?"

"Ok!"

Zhu Di nodded slightly, "Not only are officials colluding, there are even officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Metropolitan Procuratorate who are turning a blind eye and closing one eye!"

"Also ask Your Majesty to punish you severely!"

Guo An said directly.

"You should be severely punished!"

Zhu Di said angrily: "These thieves deceived me so much, I should confiscate their homes, exterminate their clans, and consign them to lowly status!"

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Guo An flattered him and asked again: "Your Majesty, have you found out the person behind the Huang family?"

"No!"

Zhu Di's face darkened again.

Guo An frowned slightly.

On the side, Zhu Gaochi also looked gloomy and thoughtful.

... (end of this chapter)