After this battle, more than a hundred officials were arrested, and including their families, the number exceeded a thousand.
Such a generous move was almost the cruelest method since Taizu. The whole of Huguang seemed to know King Yu for the first time.
The Department of Military and Political Affairs' handling of the aftermath appeared to be extremely appropriate.
After the chief official was arrested, the secondary officials, such as county magistrates, chief ministers, etc., were quickly promoted to higher positions.
This is a beautiful thing that I would never have imagined in peacetime. Suddenly I became diligent and the place became stable immediately.
The long-awaited garrisons in various places are full of regrets.
In addition, Zhao Shu even asked Xiangyang Mansion to open the central gate and publicly try those arrested officials.
In addition to the fabricated conspiracy of colluding with thieves and bandits, other evidence was uncovered, and for a time, public opinion also subsided.
King Yu witnessed Zhao Shu's aftermath and exclaimed: "The head of Zhao has the talents of a prime minister!"
So, with a wave of his hand, he enjoyed a house and a set of four treasures in his study.
What about money is too cliché.
The bullock carts were moving slowly, and Xiangyang City was bustling with activity, with noisy wine shops and numerous shops.
Taking advantage of the fine weather, the girls, who have been staying at home for many days, went out together one after another, wearing thin shirts and thin waists, with red flowers and green willows.
The fragrant wind blows and the powder fills the air, it's like a fascinating breeze.
"stop--"
The unpretentious bullock cart was parked at a wine shop facing the street, and the strong smell of wine lees came out of the windowsill.
The smell of sweat and spit accompanied it, but many people sat on the greasy and dark tables and chairs.
"Is this an ordinary person?"
Zhao Shu raised his feet, hesitated for a moment, then slowly entered, found a busy place, and sat down cautiously.
After being away from the people for so long, he almost forgot its taste.
"A pot of Biluochun."
Zhao Shu lifted up his sleeves and said.
Now, my ears were filled with noisy discussions, like ten thousand flies.
"Yan Chongxin said that he could hear the true voice of the people in this way, but he wonders what my reputation is like, Zhao Shu?"
While drinking tea, Zhao Shu felt inexplicably calm.
In the big operation of the past few days, dozens of officials were put on trial. Although he said he was doing things for King Yu, he still cherished his reputation and wanted to see how the "public trial" in King Yu's words was going to be.
"Hey, it's so fun, so happy!"
A businessman wearing a melon-skin hat spoke philistinely: "At first, these Bailihou were greedy, but now they have fallen to this point, constantly begging for mercy..."
"Hey, what's the matter? I'm still peeing my pants, just like a three-year-old child."
The happy atmosphere is contagious. The big man on the side stuck his head out and said: "It is still comfortable to handle cases like this. These corrupt officials should die. It is too cheap for them to go farming."
"King Yu is so awesome!"
…
Qingtian Grand Master is rare just because there are few of them.
Seeing the majestic county magistrates sweep the floor gracefully, all the ordinary people felt as if they had eaten ice cubes in the dog days of summer, not to mention how comfortable they were.
They don't care so much about King Yu's various transgressions. It's worth it if they can vent their anger.
"It seems that this matter was done correctly."
Satisfied, I left the wine shop and looked up. Xiangyang City was bustling and lively, full of rules and prohibitions.
This is the charm of order.
"It is true that what the people want, there is some truth in what His Highness said."
With hope in mind, he boarded the bullock cart and went to report his work.
When receiving a reward from King Yu, it is customary to express gratitude.
After kowtowing, Zhao Shu wiped away the non-existent cold sweat and said helplessly: "His Highness's gestures are getting bigger and bigger. I am afraid that in a short time, I will be on par with Taizu, and I will not be able to withstand it."
"Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures!"
Zhu Yixi naturally heard the complaints, but he didn't take it seriously and raised his eyes to look at Zhao Shu's tired face:
"But I will pay attention next time."
Zhao Shu was speechless.
After walking a few steps, King Yu suddenly said: "In this world, the most difficult thing is to abolish officials, and the easiest thing is to establish additional yamen."
"Everyone is afraid of officials, but they also want to be officials."
Zhao Shu said softly that he didn't understand what King Yu meant by his words, but just responded.
"It would be too cumbersome for states and governments to set up general courts to handle litigation in one place, and it would lead to confusion."
King Yu said: "I am interested in setting up general judges in each county to handle litigation and handle judicial matters."
In the Ming Dynasty, the prefectural government offices had the post of general judge, who was responsible for reviewing lawsuits and important cases sent from various counties.
The professionalism is also acceptable.
However, the magistrates of each county almost arrested him. When trying cases, they were full of ugliness and there were countless stupid and mediocre officials. This gave birth to the Xing Ming Shi Ye.
To put it bluntly, Bailihou has too much power, and the decentralization of power is only at the provincial level.
Of course, Zhu Yixi also considered setting up a court and going out independently.
But it still feels too advanced, and I'm afraid ordinary people can't understand it. It's better to directly decentralize power by adding a general judge.
"County general judge?"
Zhao Shu thought about it, touched his beard, and said immediately:
"His Royal Highness is very willing to decentralize power, but the general magistrate is the assistant official of the state capital. If the counties continue to use his name, I am afraid it will not be appropriate."
"How about calling me the judge?"
"Can."
Zhu Yixi nodded, as long as power can be decentralized, the name is secondary.
"As for these judges, let the wise men of the Military and Political Department go!"
"But Your Highness, they don't know how to judge the case!"
"Neither does anyone else!"
Zhu Yixi said with a smile: "Where did I find so many people who are investigating the case?"
"When the time comes, we will send a few subordinates over, and the team will be set up, and everything will fall into place."
Zhao Shu thought for a while and felt that what King Yu said was really reasonable. How many scholars under the imperial examination specialized in studying criminal names?
Let’s learn while getting used to it!
…
Here, Tang Fu returned home after successfully completing his mission, and the courtyard was still lively.
"Uncle Tang!"
Gouzi took advantage of the bright light, dipped his brush in water, and practiced calligraphy with his wrist posture in a decent manner.
"good!"
Although he didn't know a word of it, Tang Fu nodded and praised: "If you practice more, you will definitely be admitted as a scholar in the future."
There was no sound of gasping in his ears. Tang Fu understood that this was because Jia Yan had not come back and was carrying a heavy object. He thought about the thatch before and took out a silver coin:
"Here, Gouzi, Uncle Tang rewarded you."
"So many?" As soon as the silver cents worth a hundred cash appeared, Gouzi was immediately confused:
"Uncle Tang, my father will beat me."
"Hahaha!"
Tang Fu raised his head and laughed, and touched the little head of the dog. He wanted a pot cook to give birth to a child more and more.
"Take it, dog."
Touching the gold and silver in his arms, he sighed: "Tang Fu has made a fortune this time. He has to leave the courtyard and start a family. There is no time to delay!"
With that said, he threw down his silver coins and left gracefully.
The dog was stunned.
The gains from a house raid, plus rewards, had given him the confidence to leave the courtyard and get his own small house.