The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 130 Seized the throne?
However, although they did not dare to show up, they did not care in their hearts.

It’s just that I’m not as strong as others and I dare not refute.

"What? Not even one?" Zhu Houzhao became more and more angry.

not a single one!

"Not even one, how dare you?

Have you all forgotten where my Zhu family came from?

Taizu even worked as a beggar before he established the Ming Dynasty with great effort.

Do you really think this is some bullshit destiny? Do you really think you were born as royal descendants and deserve to enjoy the good life and oppress the people as a matter of course? "

Zhu Houzhao paced back and forth angrily and cursed loudly.

"Shit."

"Let me tell you, this Ming dynasty was not obtained by some bullshit destiny, but was won by Taizu with his own strength.

It was guarded by Emperor Taizong and emperors of all dynasties with great efforts.

It is not destiny, and you do not deserve to enjoy happiness and oppress the people as a matter of course."

The sound of thunder exploded throughout the entire palace and even spread outside the palace.

Many people's faces changed.

Kings, and many others.

Your Majesty, you are denying the Ming Dynasty and your own destiny!

Is your majesty crazy?

Zhu Wusi almost couldn't help but speak, but he held back.

cabinet.

Liu Jian and the other two heard it clearly. Their expressions changed several times, looking strange, complicated, sighing, and a little helpless and relieved.

This is very Majesty.

Many of the kings became angry.

How can Your Majesty deny the Zhu family's destiny?

But they still didn't dare to show it.

"What? Dissatisfied? Angry?"

Zhu Houzhao saw a lot of emotions, but he had no intention of showing mercy and angrily shouted: "I tell you, this is the truth.

You and I were born with the surname Zhu and are members of the Ming Dynasty royal family. Yes, we are born rich.

But being born rich means more responsibilities, not taking it for granted, and not oppressing the people at will.

I also tell you that it is the people of the Ming Dynasty who provide for my Zhu family. It is my Zhu family that owes the people of the Ming Dynasty, not the people of the Ming Dynasty that owe my Zhu family. "

The kings' faces changed several times.

Countless officials are keeping silent.

Countless soldiers, imperial guards, eunuchs, palace maids, and even ordinary people were silent.

But for some reason, a burning passion is quietly rising in the hearts of many people.

This enthusiasm is still gradually increasing.

"I know what you are thinking?"

Zhu Houzhao's tone was extremely firm and resolute, "You are thinking that Zhu Houzhao is too heartless, ruthless, and inhumane."

"Don't be afraid, I won't blame you for thinking this way, because you are right.

I am here to tell all of you clearly that I am heartless, ruthless, and inhumane. "

"Because I am the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty first, and then others.

The people of the Ming Dynasty and the country of the Ming Dynasty are more important than anything else in my heart.

When my father was alive, I told him that to be an emperor one must be heartless and ruthless, and that the people are the most important, and everything else can be abandoned.

My dad can't do it.

I can do it.

So, you don’t have to think about all that mess.

I don't care who he is. If he hurts the people of Ming Dynasty, I will never let him go."

"I don't care whether you are willing or not.

You all must listen to me.

If you don’t want to listen, that’s fine.

Rebel and overthrow me.

If you can't defeat me, then just listen to me.

have you understood? "

There was dead silence in the square, only Zhu Houzhao's voice echoed in the sky for a long time.

Outside the square, everything was getting quieter and quieter, with only countless complex emotions and a growing passion in people's hearts.

The kings were silent, with a cold and complicated feeling in their hearts.

There are many who secretly curse madmen
"I'm asking you, do you understand?" Zhu Houzhao glared and shouted again.

The kings shuddered and responded in unison: "We understand."

"Okay, I have made it clear to you, I hope you can remember it.

Now, let's settle the accounts." Zhu Houzhao warned, and the kings felt nervous as he changed the topic.

Is it more than just a reprimand, is it also necessary to punish?

"It's hard for me to find a clean one among you.

But there are a few who left a deep impression on me and made me hate them to the core." Zhu Houzhao's eyes turned completely cold, and he gritted his teeth.

A few kings were sweating all over, and fear enveloped their whole bodies.

"Prince Qin and Zhu Bingxun raped 136 women and killed 157 civilians, destroying countless families and killing countless people."

"Zhu Binhan, the King of Shu, controls more than 4 million acres of land, and has caused the destruction of tens of thousands of families."

"Prince Yongling, huh, you have the heart of a child."

"The Prince of Tonglin, killed the mother and took the fetus."

"Prince Jialin, use people to make elixirs."

"Haha, that's great, you beasts, get out here!"

With a loud shout, the murderous aura that rushed out from the vast army swept away.

Among the kings, ten of them completely collapsed to the ground and were unable to stand up.

But the people around them moved aside, revealing them.

Zhu Houzhao raised his hand and grabbed the five figures in royal robes. He gritted his teeth and said, "Is it you?"

"Your Majesty, spare me, spare me."

"Your Majesty, spare my life."

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The five people begged for mercy.

"Damn it, does he think I dare not kill anyone?"

Zhu Houzhao was extremely angry. He had tolerated these beasts for so many days.

"You beasts, I really want to chop you into pieces."

As the sound came, Zhu Houzhao clenched his palms little by little, squeezing with unparalleled force, causing the Qin King and the other four people great pain.

After a few breaths, Zhu Houzhao slapped the five men into a pulp.

In the square, all the kings held their breath and stared blankly.

Two princes and three dukes were beaten to death by the emperor in front of them.

The impact of this on them was much greater than the recent announcement of the beheading of three princes and a dozen dukes.

Zhu Chenhao's eyes were full of fear.

The King of Nan, the King of Ping and others were all afraid.

"Issue an order that the King of Qin, the King of Shu, and the three princes of the counties shall all be deposed and demoted to four ranks.

Choose an innocent person from among your descendants to inherit.

In addition, confiscate their property and only keep the titles that belong to them." Zhu Houzhao was still far from satisfied, staring at the pools of blood and mud angrily.

"Yes." Wei Jinzhong's attitude became more respectful.

"And you."

Zhu Houzhao pointed at the remaining princes and said angrily: "Few of you are innocent. Send an order to the Jinyiwei to thoroughly investigate the princes and all the royal family properties.

All gains gained through oppressing the people will be confiscated and compensation will be given to the victims.

In serious cases, the person will be replaced or demoted.

Uncle Thirteen, you are now the head of the clan affairs office.

preside over this matter.”

"I obey your command." Zhu Wusi responded with a salute.

Although a thorough investigation was required, all the kings felt as if they had escaped death.

It would be better if we didn't kill them on the spot.

As for a thorough investigation, there is still a chance.

Zhu Houzhao took a few deep breaths and slowly calmed down the anger in his heart.

He said in a deep voice: "Okay, everyone get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The kings said respectfully and tremblingly.

Many kings were supported by their fathers and sons and barely stood up.

Zhu Houzhao frowned as he watched.

When they all stood up, Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "Look at you, how can you be like the old Zhu family?"

The kings did not dare to refute and listened obediently.

"I don't like the people of the Ming Dynasty to kneel down. As long as you don't commit any crimes in the future, you don't have to kneel down when you see me." Zhu Houzhao said.

Without waiting for the kings to react, he said seriously, "Now, let's talk about how to reform the royal family."

It's not over yet!
All the kings groaned in their hearts, but a few were more serious.

They knew that the real show was coming.

Although the execution of the prince just now was severe, it was done without consequence.

The next thing to do is to thoroughly investigate the assets of the kings, so there is still room for maneuver.

The interests of future kings are more important.

"Our last name is Zhu, but we are definitely not pigs. Look at yourselves, many of you are no different from pigs."

Zhu Houzhao looked at some of the kings with disdain. They were fat and had big ears, and their spirits were decadent. What was the difference between them and pigs?
Many kings lowered their heads in shame when they were looked at.

"Of course, I also know that this is because of Taizong. He treated the kings like pigs." Zhu Houzhao pointed the finger at Taizong without hesitation.

Now, no one thought there was anything wrong.

Your Majesty, is there anything you dare not do?

Most of the kings felt happy.

How many people are willing to be pigs?

It's all Taizong's fault.

"But from now on, the royal family of the Ming Dynasty will no longer be raised like pigs. Pass on the order." Zhu Houzhao said firmly.

Everyone pricked up their ears and listened even more attentively than before.

"The regulations that prohibit the royal family members from engaging in politics, military or business have been abolished. They can freely engage in any profession."

Many kings showed joy, as they could now hold power.

"In addition, all titles will be downgraded every generation, with no lower limit, all the way down to ordinary people."

Suddenly, all the kings changed their expressions. This was a threat to their lives.

They can't stand it anymore, and they must protest against this.

“If you want to keep your title intact, or even restore or upgrade it, you can.

Exchange it for achievements.

From now on, the imperial family and clan members of the Ming Dynasty will no longer be judged by bloodline, but only by ability.

We are all descendants of Taizu, so no one should say anything.

I will give all of Taizu's descendants a chance.

The eight titles of Prince, Duke, General, and Lieutenant are all before you.

As long as you have the ability and make achievements, I will give it to you.

Even if you are a commoner now, you can become a prince.

If they are incapable, even my sons and grandsons will be demoted generation after generation until they become ordinary citizens of the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Houzhao said firmly and without question.

The kings' faces continued to change, some happy and some worried.

"Your Majesty, this might be the way to get cholera!" Zhu Wusi had no choice but to speak, bowing solemnly.

"What cholera?" Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and smiled nonchalantly, "Are you worried that the royal family's children will be too strong and seize the throne?"

(Chapter 3. Today the network is a bit bad, so I'm a few minutes late. I'm still a dozen away from 500 average subscriptions. Come on, I want to update more.)
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