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

Chapter 26 Atonement
On the Golden Palace.

There was silence in the civil and military circles of the court, and the atmosphere gradually became depressed.

Even though the sun was shining brightly outside the palace, everyone inside the palace felt a chill to the core.

Zhu Houzhao was condescending, overlooking all this with cold eyes.

Everyone looked at Zhu Houzhao in front of them with dull eyes, and their hearts trembled.

This is the emperor of Ming Dynasty.

This is the emperor of Ming Dynasty.

Domineering and unscrupulous.

at this time.

Zhu Houzhao's majesty has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Everyone knew the emperor's temper and his fierceness.

From then on, Zhu Houzhao's status in their hearts will only become deeper and deeper.

"I know what you are thinking."

Zhu Houzhao waved his sleeves and looked at Yan Song with a cold expression. A strong murderous intention flashed through his eyes and said: "You are just relying on your power to dominate the country. I dare not kill you."

"But if you think so, you are absolutely wrong!"

"what do you mean?"

Yan Song's pupils shrank suddenly, his heart suddenly sank, and he looked at Zhu Houzhao in surprise.

"Humph!"

"I never wanted to uproot myself."

Zhu Houzhao sneered and ignored Yan Song, who looked gloomy, but looked at the other ministers.

"To tell you the truth, I have written everything here clearly about what all of you here do on a daily basis and what activities you participate in."

what? !

Everyone in front was stunned when they heard this, like a thunderbolt in the clear sky, their minds went blank.

These words shocked everyone, and their hearts felt like they were shaking, and they felt very uncomfortable.

Originally, they were still hoping that their names would not appear on the list.

But Zhu Houzhao's words completely shattered their last thoughts.

a time.

Many people were so depressed that they collapsed to the ground, their eyes dimmed, and they gave up struggling.

Now that His Majesty knows everything that he and others have done, will they still survive?

now.

They no longer doubt Zhu Houzhao's intelligence capabilities.

Dongchang even found out the secrets of the powerful Yan Song, let alone them.

And it is precisely because of this that they are filled with fear.

Seeing the frightened expressions on the civil and military court, Zhu Houzhao smiled with satisfaction.

This is a result he is happy to see.

"The reason why I didn't call out your names is because I feel pity."

Zhu Houzhao put his hands behind his back, his voice filled with biting chill, and said sternly: "I am not an unreasonable person."

"If the water is clear, there will be no fish. I know that many of you are under the coercion of Yan Song and have to be greedy, but you dare not not be greedy."

"Now I give you a chance to atone for your sins."

"Atoning for your sins?!"

The ministers whose names were not called were all shocked when they heard this and looked at Zhu Houzhao in disbelief.

"Is what His Majesty said true?"

One of them took courage and spoke tremblingly.

Zhu Houzhao nodded and said with a smile: "A gentleman's words are hard to follow."

Seeing Zhu Houzhao nodding in agreement, the rest of the people looked excited and felt very happy.

They could be said to have walked away from the gate of hell just now.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for not killing me!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for not killing me!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for not killing me!" For a moment, the cheers were like an overwhelming wave, resounding throughout the entire hall.

Zhu Houzhao smiled and looked at them with satisfaction.

He had already considered the fate of these people before going to court.

The reason why he kept these people was for two reasons.

On the one hand, judging from the intelligence collected from Dongchang, although these people were in cahoots with Yan Songhang and accepted bribes.

But most of them are forced and helpless actions, and these people are not like others who are just like others during their term of office, but are really doing their best.

It can be said that the reason why the Ming Dynasty still has such national strength is indispensable for the silent dedication of these people.

Therefore, even if these people have made mistakes in the past, Zhu Houzhao is still willing to give them a chance to change their ways.

There is another more important reason, which is the fickleness of people's hearts.

after all.

Unpredictable people.

It is possible that someone who is loyal to you one second may insert a knife into your chest the next second.

The most untestable thing in this world is the human heart.

No matter how loyal a person is, they will eventually turn bad.

There is no end to human greed, which means that there is no end to the killing of corrupt officials.

Setting an example by warning can only serve as a temporary deterrent, but is not a long-term solution.

but.

Just keep them on tenterhooks and always in awe.In this way, they will hesitate and fear when faced with the temptation of greed.

Only in this way will they not be corrupt.

And the information in his hand was like a sharp sword hanging over their heads.

No one knows when this sharp sword will fall on whose head and take that person's life.

This will keep them in constant fear, fearing that their lives will be lost.

Then will they have other moods to be greedy and enjoy?
This method is far more shocking and trembling than killing one Yan Song or hundreds of corrupt officials.

"You follow me out to see what will happen to this corrupt official."

Zhu Houzhao smiled coldly and strode out of the hall.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

As soon as these words came out, all the civil and military officials in the court nodded in agreement and followed Zhu Houzhao with solemn expressions.

outside the temple.

The sky is clear, the sun is shining brightly.

Under the scorching sun, the air became hotter, which made everyone's already restless hearts become even hotter.

soon.

Under Dongchang's extremely harsh tactics, the ministers and their families on the list were all escorted to the scene.

"Your Majesty, all criminals have been escorted to the scene."

The cold voice of the human cat reached everyone's ears very clearly.

Zhu Houzhao nodded in satisfaction.

At a glance, the huge venue was already crowded with people. They all had dirty hair and looked miserable.

The ministers who used to be so arrogant and arrogant have long looked haggard, dull, and sad.

Even though they have extraordinary abilities, what can they do in the face of Zhu Houzhao's absolute power?What can be done?
Everyone was trembling and looking at everything in front of them in fear.

this moment.

They know death is really coming.

just.

Zhu Hou looked at these people with an expression of indifference, without a trace of pity.

To such a person, your pity is the misfortune to others.

"You can be greedy, as long as I don't know about it. If I find out about it, this will be the outcome."

Zhu Houzhao's face was expressionless, his eyes swept over the civil and military officials of the dynasty, and he said ruthlessly: "Behead!"

(End of this chapter)