Now Su Wenze thinks that he has also contributed to the Ming Dynasty!
Even if the imperial court was concerned about public opinion, it would probably not touch such a meritorious official like him!
Therefore, when he is greedy now, he really has no power at all!
When the master heard this, he said nothing.
However, there was a faint feeling of uneasiness brewing in his heart.
But he didn't know where this uneasy feeling came from!
Obviously I was greedy a lot in the past, but I didn’t feel so uneasy inside!
Not long after, Su Wenze arrived at Zhou Yuanwai's outer house in Tai'an City.
Su Wenze was immediately helped to the master bedroom, where the oiran from Yaxianju was waiting for him.
As a transparent person, Zhou Yuanwai would not leave out the master, Su Wenze's confidant, when he bribed Su Wenze.
Then I also arranged a top-notch waiter for Master!
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On the next day, Zhou Yuanwai got the replacement "land deed" from his master.
Immediately, he returned to his home, and then gathered a large group of "adopted sons", preparing to go to the river beach to drive away the people.
The reason why he is an adopted son is because the imperial court stipulates that Ming people are not allowed to be slaves?
No one would dare to openly disobey the imperial decree, but the imperial court cannot prevent a wealthy person from accepting an adopted son, right?
As the largest family in Tai'an Prefecture, the Zhou family has many adopted sons.
There are dozens of adopted sons who dare to fight and kill, all of them are strong men in their prime years.
A group of people gathered by the Zhou family soon arrived near the river beach outside Tai'an Prefecture.
Zhou Yuanwai was riding on horseback, glanced at the farmers working on the river beach, and said to his adopted sons.
"Come here, chase them away!"
"Drive away these untouchables who have taken over the master's farmland!"
Following Zhou Yuanwai's wave of his hand, a group of adopted sons armed with sticks swarmed forward, trying to drive them away.
When the farmers who were working saw someone coming to occupy their fields, they naturally refused to give in.
A group of people gathered together, brandishing hoes and shovels, to confront Zhou Yuan's servants.
"Why are you occupying our land?"
"This is our land, this is the land given to us by the imperial court!"
"Yeah, get out of here, get out of here, we will fight whoever dares to occupy our land!"
"..."
"This is my master's land!"
"You bunch of untouchables, get out of here right now, otherwise, don't blame grandpa for not recognizing anyone with his stick."
"Get out!"
"Get out of here right now!"
"..."
The two groups were confronting each other. The adults were yelling angrily. The women and children were hiding behind the adults, crying. There was chaos all around.
When Zhou Yuanwai saw this scene, he rushed forward and took out the land deed from his arms.
He held the land deed high and spoke.
"If you say this land is yours, does it mean it's yours?"
"You are not allowed to see the title deed?"
"Sir, I have a land deed here, what do you have?"
"How dare you say that the fertile land on the river beach belongs to you with empty words and no evidence?"
"..."
Seeing the sworn Mr. Zhou and the land deed in Mr. Zhou's hand, the common people were a little at a loss.
The land deed represents the authority of the government!
And these common people are sincerely afraid of the authority of the government.
Seeing this, Zhou Yuanwai became more and more proud, feeling that his money was not wasted, so he waved his hand and ordered.
"Not leaving?"
"You're not leaving, are you? Give me a beating!"
The servants outside Yuan Zhou accepted the order and waved the sticks in their hands at the farmers mercilessly.
There was chaos all around, and soon someone was beaten until his head was covered in blood!
A child of six or seven years old was sitting on the ground, looking helpless and crying at the top of his lungs.
His mother's head was covered with blood and she fell to the ground not knowing whether she was alive or dead.
Zhou Yuanwai was not impressed by this.
In any case, he can be regarded as a veteran of land annexation. He has long been used to such miserable scenes.
Besides, he has the prefect as his backing, is it possible that a group of untouchables can turn the world upside down?
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On the official road outside Tai'an Prefecture!
A group of Ming army soldiers rode forward in a hurry.
The leader is a Jinyiwei Tiqi wearing a Jinyiwei uniform with an embroidered spring knife on his waist.
Next to this Tiqi, there was also an official from the Ministry of Justice wearing the robe of the Ministry of Justice.
In addition to these two people, there was also a low-level Ming army general wearing a Ming army uniform, with a saber and a gun at his waist.
A group of one hundred people headed towards Tai'an Mansion.
The leader, Jin Yiwei, was talking to officials from the Ministry of Justice.
"The targets of our trip are the prefect of Tai'an Prefecture, the magistrate, and the chief officials of several states and counties under the jurisdiction of Tai'an Prefecture!"
"The first target is Su Wenze, the prefect of Tai'an Prefecture!"
"This person is extremely corrupt, we must not let him escape!"
"The Tai'an Mansion is in a terrible state. Fortunately, His Majesty is wise and has prepared the aftermath in advance. Otherwise, after we arrest the people, there will be no officials in the Tai'an Mansion."
"..."
Listening to the conversation between the two, the junior officers of the accompanying Ming army said nothing and just urged their horses to move forward.
He is a soldier, and he only knows that the order he received today is to cooperate with the 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 an unjust official in a government was to have only a hundred people accompanying him.
That's entirely because there is no need for more people!
One hundred people, a company's strength can already deal with most emergencies!
If an army of a hundred people cannot solve a problem, it is probably a rebellion!
At that time, it will no longer be a small fight between one or two hundred people, but the local garrison will take action to counter the rebellion on a large scale!
Zhu Hongyu sent garrison troops to assist in the arrest and did not let the local government get involved, which clearly shows his current attitude.
If anyone dares to cause trouble, troops will be sent to suppress it without any discussion!
Do you really think that the power of the emperor Zhu Hongyu was obtained by compromising with local forces?
Nonsense!
Zhu Hongyu's power comes entirely from his control of the army!
Military power comes first, then imperial power comes!
A team of fast horses quickly rushed towards Tai'an Prefecture. When they arrived outside the gate of Tai'an Prefecture, the government officials guarding the city did not dare to stop them.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After seeing the relevant documents jointly produced by Jin Yiwei and the Ministry of Justice, they quickly opened the city gate.
These government officials who guarded the city may have had a close relationship with Su Wenze and had exchanges of interests.
However, facing the menacing army and looking at the shining bayonets, no one would dare to stand up and seek death no matter how profitable the exchange was!
If it were a time of trouble, local officials like Su Wenze might have the prestige to separate one side from another, or even resist the king's orders.
But now that the world is settled, Jiannu is lingering outside the Pass, and Wu Sangui is defeated and flees to the Western Regions, it is a certainty that the world will be named Zhu again.
At this time, who dares to stand up and confront the emperor?
Su Zewen is just their superior officer, not their biological father.
A group of hundreds of people entered Tai'an City in a mighty manner, and then without saying a word, went straight to the government office.
Horseshoes trampled the streets, and the people on the road spontaneously avoided the menacing soldiers.
Watching this group of soldiers heading towards the government office, many people looked puzzled.
Don't know what happened!
But without exception, everyone is praying silently. The world has finally stabilized, but there must be no military disaster again!
A group of Ming troops quickly rushed outside the government office, and the leader of the Ming army officer gave the order.
"Seal the Tai'an government office immediately and don't let anyone escape!"
The tiqi of the Jin Yiwei dismounted and strode towards the gate of the government office.
Seeing this, several government officials guarding the gate came forward and wanted to say something.
With a clang, Jin Yiwei Tiqi pulled out the Xiuchun knife from his waist and spoke.
"The royal guards are in charge, those who are idle should stay away!"
With the emperor as the backstage and as the emperor's eagle dog, the imperial guards are so proud.
Several government officials were instantly shocked. This was the intimidating power of Jinyiwei.
The bad reputation of Jinyiwei spread all over the world, but sometimes it can't be said to be a bad thing.
Just like now, the name of Jinyiwei is enough to scare away many people.
Several government officials were pushed aside, and Ming soldiers quickly took over the defense of the government office.
With a creak, the door of the government office was opened!
Jin Yiwei Tiqi took the lead, and a group of people quickly entered the government office.
Jinyi Wei Tiqi grabbed the collar of the government servant beside him and asked.
"Where is Su Wenze, the prefect of Tai'an Prefecture?"
The yamen servant didn't dare to lie, so he said tremblingly.
"Qi... Sir Qi, Su... Mr. Su is in the back office!"
Jin Yiwei Tiqi let go of the Yamen servant and strode towards the Hou Yamen.
A Ming soldier holding a musket and a bayonet on the muzzle quickly followed.
Su Wenze, who was practicing calligraphy in the back office, heard the noise outside. He stood up straight and stroked his sore lower back.
I secretly thought that I was getting old, so I shouldn’t work too hard at night in the future!
Dropping the brush in his hand, he strode outside.
As he walked, he shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Who is making the noise outside?!"
However, as soon as Su Wenze opened the door, he saw a steel knife pressed against his chest.
Before he could say anything, he felt a pain in his abdomen, was kicked hard, and his body fell back violently.
It fell into a rolling gourd!
Jinyi Wei Tiqi strode in and pressed the embroidered spring knife in his hand on Su Wenze's neck.
Su Wenze was lying on the ground, feeling a pain in his abdomen.
If there wasn't enough fat on his belly to take the load off, he even suspected that his intestines would be broken by this kick.
Su Wenze opened his mouth and retched, feeling the sharp blade sticking to his skin.
There is more anger in my heart than fear!
He wanted to know who dared to attack him in the Tai'an government office?!
"Who is it? Who are you?"
"Who gave you the courage to attack the Tai'an prefect in the Tai'an government office without fear of death?"
The Jin Yiwei just looked at Su Wenze coldly and said with a sneer.
"Prefect of Tai'an? Soon you won't be!"
While talking, several people came forward and helped Su Wenze up from the ground, then cut his hands behind his back and tied him with a rope.
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The royal guard fumbled around in his arms, took out a document, showed it to Su Wenze, and said.
"Jinyiwei Xingwen, Su Wenze, the magistrate of Tai'an Prefecture, knew the law and violated the law. He was corrupt and corrupt. He sold the materials, money and grain used by the court to relieve the disaster-stricken people and resettle the refugees. He colluded with the gentry and local bandits to run rampant in the place, exploited the people, and made money wantonly."
"With the order, Su Wenze, the prefect of Tai'an Prefecture, is taken down and escorted to the capital for trial!"
After saying that, the imperial cavalryman took back the writing in his hand.
Officials from the Ministry of Justice on the side also came up to show Su Wenze the arrest documents issued by the Ministry of Justice.
"This anti-corruption operation is jointly organized by the Ministry of Justice and Jinyiwei!"
"Master Su, come with me!"
"The imperial prison in the capital has reserved a place for you!"
"..."
Su Wenze looked at the scene in front of him, the expression on his face kept changing.
From the initial confidence, despair gradually emerged.
However, he still wanted to fight to the death.
"I, Su Wenze, have led my troops to return to justice and have made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty!"
"You can't do this!"
"If you take me down right now, the government affairs of Tai'an Mansion will be shut down!"
"I want to see the emperor. I have done great service to the Ming Dynasty. I want to see the emperor. I am innocent. The emperor cannot kill the donkey for his own good!"
The leader, Jinyi Guard Tiqi, just sneered and said.
"You have indeed made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, but doesn't His Majesty also let go of your past misdeeds?"
"His Majesty has not investigated any of your previous sins. He continues to make you the prefect of Tai'an and even gives you a reward."
"Isn't Your Majesty generous enough?"
"I am only taking you here because of the crimes you committed after surrendering to the Ming Dynasty!"
"You don't think that I, Jin Yiwei, will arrest someone without enough evidence, do you?"
"What, you still want to quibble?"
As he spoke, the Imperial Guard's eyes were cold.
He is the Son of Heaven, and his power and status come from the Emperor. It is the last thing to see anyone slandering the Emperor.
The Ministry of Justice official on the side also spoke.
"The Ministry of Justice only arrests people when they have enough evidence!"
"All our actions are in line with procedural justice."
"Mr. Su, it's better not to fight to the death, tell the truth and strive for leniency!"
Su Wenze's eyes kept flashing.
No matter who he is, he can see his unwillingness.
"Without me, Tai'an Mansion will come to a standstill!"
Being at his wits end, he could only use the government affairs of the Tai'an government to threaten the arresters in order to gain a chance for himself.
The leader, Jin Yiwei, just sneered and said.
"Haha, do you think I didn't think about this before taking someone?"
"Before sending you to prison, His Majesty the replacement official has already been arranged!"
Su Wenze's real confidence in controlling Tai'an Mansion is actually his control over the officials below him.
However, this so-called control is all empty in the face of imperial power!
Those officials are only loyal to the Tai'an prefect. As for who is the Tai'an prefect, it doesn't matter.
They, who have been officials for generations, see it better than anyone else!
To oppose the imperial power is to seek death!
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 to become an official, so that future generations can get rid of their humble status and have a brighter future, these officials will never go against the imperial court!
Not long after, several Ming soldiers ran in from outside and reported with clasped fists.
"All seven target persons in Tai'an Mansion have been arrested!"
The leading Jin Yiwei nodded slightly and said.
"It's good to prepare for the arrests in the counties under Tai'an Prefecture!"
"..."
The mighty anti-corruption storm swept across the entire Ming Dynasty.
Tai'an Prefecture is not an isolated case. Anti-corruption campaigns started in many places across the country at almost the same time.
Groups of Ming soldiers, led by Jin Yiwei and officials from the Ministry of Justice, quickly rushed to various places.
The officials who had previously held high positions were captured one by one, and then taken to the capital.
The world is shocked!
Many officials who have had misdeeds in the past are terrified, fearing that they will be the next to be taken down.
A breeze called anti-corruption blew by, clearing away the turbid atmosphere in the world!
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ps: I tried my best, but I have Yang, fever, and headache, but I really can’t figure it out!