Zhu Biao did not look back when he heard this: "Are there many villains in the punishment department?"
What the man wanted to say finally gave up. He weakly lowered his body and was dragged away by the soldiers for treatment. No matter how much he argued, in the end, even if he was not complicit in the crime, he was guilty of staying out of it. He was receiving a state salary, but he saw the evil and did not do anything.
Reporting is fundamental to being a human being, so there is no talk of loyalty.
Zhu Biao looked at the officials from the Ministry of Justice below and continued: "You have also heard that once you go to the side yard, no one can escape whether it is real or fake, so if you are guilty and come forward now, I can still give you some dignity.
Don’t take chances any more. Your Majesty is determined to purge the officials. He once told me that greed is like fire and will start a prairie fire if it is not contained. Desire is like water and will start a prairie fire if it is not contained. In order to prevent wildfires from setting fire to the prairie fire and flooding the sky in the future, we must eliminate the corruption and corruption in the Ming Dynasty.
Disciple, I will never tolerate it!"
The originally noisy sounds gradually disappeared, and only the screams and whippings from next door could be heard endlessly. The officials below looked at each other, especially those who had used their authority to do things together. Their eyes were full of struggle, and they might be betrayed in a moment.
In fact, it's not that they are unwilling to recruit, but they have always been lucky, and the Holy Lord's rule is too cruel, and there is basically no way to survive. It is comfortable to be beheaded quickly, so who is willing to take the initiative to die.
However, as the atmosphere became more and more depressing, someone finally stood up. There was no need to look further. Zhu Biao turned around and left. The sounds of confessions coming and going behind him suppressed the screams next door, for fear that
If you fall behind others, you will miss out, just like when they were corrupt, they were afraid of falling behind.
Han Qi, the Censor Zhongcheng, also followed out with a snort, and the Minister of Punishment followed at the end. Han Qi turned around and glared at him and scolded: "Now that the matter has come to an end, I don't want to admit it quickly. I, the Punishment Department of Ming Dynasty, turned out to be the one harboring filth and evil."
My dear, you have failed the emperor's favor, you must all die!"
At this time, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment was calm, and he said loudly to Zhu Biao's back: "I plead guilty, and the crime deserves ten thousand death. The officials of the Ministry of Punishment are in a state of confusion, and I cannot escape responsibility for not paying attention to the personnel. I only ask for a quick death to warn all officials!"
"
Zhu Biao turned around and said, "It's too early to say this now. It's not too late for the minister to wait until he comes to the Holy One to apologize."
The Minister of Punishment seemed not to have heard: "Since I took office, I have been loyal to His Majesty and Your Highness, but my ability is limited, I am not corrupt and bend the law, but I am ignorant in governing officials. My Majesty and His Majesty often teach me to keep it in mind, and I believe that I need to purify myself in order to be honest.
Integrity and self-preservation, a gentleman seeks the road but does not care about food, cares about the road and does not worry about poverty. It is common for thrifty scholars to live in poverty. The humble minister thought that he could serve his master like this, but until now, there is nothing he can do to encourage him!"
After saying this, he took a deep breath and tears fell down his cheeks. Although the soldiers on the side didn't understand what they heard, they suddenly felt that this high official must be innocent. Even Han Qi was a little hesitant.
Could it be that this person is just incompetent?
Zhu Biao looked at him with a rather complicated look, full of hatred, regret, ridicule and expectations. He only thought in his heart: Why is the beautiful lady Qing Ben a thief? How can an ordinary person reach the position of Six Ministers? They are all rare in this country.
What a grand occasion it would be if all the talented people in the country were willing to serve the country loyally.
The Minister of Punishment finally bowed towards Zhu Biao, and then suddenly hit a pillar on the side. His movement was a little too fast, which shocked everyone around him. Just in case, the guards of the East Palace immediately protected Zhu Biao.
, but the soldiers from the Bingma Division who were further away didn't know what was going on. They only saw the big noise and the surrounded prince. They immediately drew their swords and shouted loudly: "Come quickly, protect His Royal Highness the prince!"
When these words came out, it was earth-shaking. After all, except for Zhu Biao's personal East Palace Guards, the rest were soldiers of the Bingma Division. They had never seen anything big in the world. They were surrounded by people like crazy.
Even Master Han stood in front of Zhu Biao.
Everything is easy to say, but the foundation of the country cannot be compromised!
It is estimated that these people had the same thoughts, not to mention that if anything went wrong with the prince, no one would be able to survive. Soldiers from other places in the Ministry of Punishment compound ran over, and there was a smoky atmosphere, and Zhu Biao's voice shouting to stop was drowned out.
Living.
Such chaos is the most dangerous thing. Naturally, the guards of the East Palace did not dare to let this mob get close. They all drew their swords with cold faces and shouted loudly.
Zhu Biao, who was surrounded in the middle, was a little confused at this time. Didn't it mean that the Minister of the Ministry of Justice hit a pillar? Why did it suddenly become like this? Or did I not see it? Is there really someone planning to assassinate?
Censor Zhongcheng Han Qi reacted, and cautiously glanced at Zhu Biao, who was safe and sound, and then stood up and yelled a few words. The chaos around him finally became quieter. Zhang Wei, who was running over, glanced at the figure of the prince in the gap in the wall.
, and immediately loudly comforted his soldiers.
Just when Zhu Biao was about to let people disperse, the door of the Criminal Department, which had been closed for a long time, was suddenly knocked open. Gongchang Hou Guo Xing led his elite troops and rushed in, shouting: "Where is His Highness the Crown Prince! You must immediately put down your weapons and surrender, otherwise we will not kill you."
amnesty!"
The people led by Gongchang Marquis Guo Xing were not the soldiers of the Bingma Division. They were all elites in the army. Their momentum instantly suppressed the soldiers of the Bingma Division. Zhu Biao patted his forehead. What is this?
Old Master Han hurriedly ran forward to explain, but the others didn't have the same face. Guo Xing naturally knew this smelly old man. Although he hated the old Master who always stared at his little troubles, he also knew the old Master's loyalty. He felt a little relieved after knowing that the prince was fine.
, but he would not retreat until he saw Zhu Biao with his own eyes, but he still asked his men to put down their bows and crossbows first.
After dilly-dallying for a while, the guards of the East Palace did not dare to let Zhu Biao step out of their protection. After all, His Highness the Crown Prince was very important. There were people with bows, crossbows, swords and guns outside. No one could afford what to do if there was an emergency.
I'm afraid that the palace had received the news at this time. Zhu Biao squinted his eyes and immediately sent someone to drag the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment over, who had fainted and suffered a bloody head. At this time, Han Qi led Gong Changhou to pay homage. Guo Xing was sure that the prince was not murdered.
After being kidnapped, he immediately knelt down and said, "General Guo Xing arrived too late to rescue us, which frightened His Royal Highness. Please punish me!"
Old Master Han on the side took a breath and said, "It's just the intention of the occasion..."
Before he finished speaking, Zhu Biao solemnly ordered: "Someone tried to kill the Minister of Punishment in front of me. It is really lawless. Marquis Gongchang immediately surrounded the Punishment Ministry and ordered the capital to be under martial law. No one in the city is allowed to leave the city without any reason!"
Everyone was stunned, but what the prince said was what he said. Guo Xing immediately agreed loudly regardless of anything else. Han Qi on the side hurriedly squeezed over. He saw with his own eyes that the head of the Minister of Punishment was knocked on the pillar. Why?
It became like this.
Zhu Biao used his eyes to signal him not to say more. It was the people around him who saw the situation clearly just now. Since a big mistake has been made, it is better to take advantage of the situation. Anyway, it is others who will be unlucky in the end.