Comprehensive martial arts: Summon Li Chungang and ask Wu Zetian for advice

Chapter 209: Complaints and unspeakable suffering
The Zhao family in the capital.

The head of the Zhao family stood in front of the ancestral hall, looking at his ancestors, his heart filled with anger and unwillingness.

"This emperor wants to cut off the Zhao family's retreat!" He cursed in a low voice, his voice full of dissatisfaction and anger.

The Zhao family served as officials for generations and were loyal to the Ming Dynasty and made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty.

Even after Zhu Houzhao bloodbathed the government and the public, there were still many children of the Zhao family serving as officials in the government and continuing the family's glory.

But now, what Zhu Houzhao did was to draw fire from the bottom of the cauldron and put heavy pressure on the Zhao family, which is unforgivable.

He deeply understood that what Zhu Houzhao did was a blow to the Zhao family, and it was also weakening their influence and status.

If they really follow the new law, the taxes they have to pay for a year will be too terrifying.

If the new laws are implemented, the taxes the Zhao family will have to pay every year will be staggering.

Such a burden will cause huge pressure and losses to the Zhao family.The Zhao family's wealth and status may suffer an unprecedented impact, and may even fall into ruin.

They have always relied on their wealth and resources to maintain their family's status and prestige.

However, if the Zhao family is forced to pay huge taxes, this will cause their wealth to be significantly reduced and they will be unable to maintain their previous luxurious life and social status.

The Zhao family is also very likely to fall into ruin and lose its former glory and majesty.

As the head of the Zhao family, he would never allow this situation to happen.

He nodded slightly, his eyes as cold as frost, and said bitterly: "Such a law must not be enforced, otherwise our Zhao family will be in danger!"

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Lu family.

The head of the Lu family was also furious at this moment, equally furious.

"That dog emperor is so intimidating!" He roared angrily, filling his heart with anger.

"It was just a matter of sending the young talents of our clan to Dayuan to raise horses. Now we are implementing such a law. This is obviously to catch us all in one fell swoop."

He swore angrily, furious at the news.

His eyes were burning with anger, and his anger almost made him lose his mind, and he swept everything in front of him with all his strength.

Even if he smashed everything in front of him, he still couldn't relieve his anger.

The previous sending of young and promising family members to Mongolia to raise horses had caused considerable harm to the Lu family.

And now, the implementation of such laws has made him feel even worse, making him feel angry and desperate.

This kind of law is clearly targeted at families like theirs.

This completely violated their bottom line and made them unbearable.

Their aristocratic family has been able to develop to this point and maintain its current status because they are the makers and beneficiaries of these rules.

Through these rules, they controlled the circulation of resources and the distribution of benefits, and achieved a monopoly status.

This monopoly position allows them to enjoy unique advantages and is the lifeblood and foundation of their family.

However, now with the introduction of the new law, their aristocratic family will no longer be the beneficiaries of this rule.

This shocked and disturbed them, because it meant that they would lose their privileges, monopoly status and advantages.

Once they lose their privileges and monopoly status, they will lose the ability to control resources, their wealth will be lost, and their power will gradually weaken.

This is no longer a question of heavy taxes or wealth, but a question of the lifeblood of his family.

Thinking of this, he narrowed his eyes slightly and said coldly: "Go and contact other heads of the aristocratic families. This matter must be discussed carefully."

Even though Zhu Houzhao is extremely powerful now, in order not to give up their current status and life, they must give it a try.

……

When all the aristocratic families heard the news, they were completely excited and could no longer calm down.

At this time, the law had not yet been truly implemented. They still controlled massive wealth, monopolized all walks of life, and also had the qualifications to negotiate with Zhu Houzhao.

These huge wealth and privileges have made them like a fish in water in the past years, and no one can shake their status.However, once the law is truly implemented, they will lose all their trump cards and will be at the mercy of others.

No matter what, they can give up this last chance and cannot sit still and wait for death.

this night.

The lights are still on, and many people are doomed to sleepless nights because of the new law.

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Day two.

In front of the Golden Temple.

All the civil and military officials in the dynasty stood aside with solemn expressions and tremblingly.

Everyone knew about the implementation of the law, and they also realized that there would be no peace in front of the Jinluan Palace today.

The hall was soon filled with a trembling and depressing atmosphere.

Zhu Houzhao was condescending, looking down at all the civil and military officials of the dynasty, looking at their various expressions, smiling without saying a word.

He knew very well that this revision of the law involved many classes and forces, which would definitely arouse strong opposition.

But so what?How could he care?
From the moment he made this decision, he had already imagined such a scene.

Today's Ming Dynasty is no longer the terminally ill Ming Dynasty that would fall apart at the slightest move.

Now the Ming Dynasty has risen and become stronger. It can withstand hardships and must endure hardships.

Before, whether he was targeting the harem, the rivers and lakes, or the vassal kings, he had only tinkered with the broken ship of the Ming Dynasty to make it sail farther.

However, if we want to truly sail to the other side, we must break the boat and completely change the status quo.

This revision of the law is just the beginning, just his first step.

Looking at the civil and military officials of the dynasty, Zhu Houzhao narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "If you have the ability, you will start early, but if you don't have the ability, you will retreat!"

As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the law is the foundation of Anguo, and the revision is a prudent decision."

"Your Majesty hastily promulgated new laws, I'm afraid it will cause big trouble!"

Another person stood up and said, "Yes, I beg your Majesty to take back the order. The revision of the law must be discussed by everyone."

"Your Majesty amends the law in this way. It is really hard to convince the public. I beg your Majesty to take back your order!"

"Nowadays, because of His Majesty's new laws, public dissatisfaction has already spread, and many businesses have been closed for several days."

"The people of Li are suffering terribly because of this, and they are complaining a lot, Your Majesty!"

"I beg your Majesty to take back your order!"

"I beg your Majesty to take back your order!"

……

Zhu Houzhao looked at everyone, laughed in anger, and shouted coldly: "Is it because the people are resentful, or is there something evil in your hearts."

In front of the Golden Temple.

"People are dissatisfied? Are businesses closing?"

When Zhu Houzhao heard such a statement, he immediately sneered, with disdain and disbelief in his tone.

He stood on the high platform of Jinluan Palace, overlooking the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.Everyone's expression revealed a hint of disdain and anger.

They all come from aristocratic families, possess privilege and wealth, and live a carefree life.

In their eyes, they only have their own interests and do not care about the suffering of the people at all.

These people are so opposed to revising the new law because they are afraid of losing their existing glory and wealth, and are afraid that their wealth will be shaken.

Zhu Houzhao had already seen through all this. It was precisely because of such people that the Ming Dynasty had been weak for so long.

With this group of officials who only think about themselves and not the common people in the world, how can all living beings not be in dire straits?
(End of this chapter)