The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 89: You are such a coward in the Talent Recruitment Hall

As he spoke, Zhu Houzhao could not help but get angry and glared at the nobles and generals with a look of disappointment.

The noble generals who should have raised their heads as Zhu Houzhao requested immediately lowered their heads instinctively and dared not look at him.

We feel a little aggrieved, but we have no objection. Your Majesty, you don't have to use us as a scapegoat.

“Not only the nobles and military commanders, but also the civil officials, all the officials.

I tell you, in the future Ming Dynasty, the capable will be promoted and the weak will be demoted.

Whoever is not capable, no matter who he is, I will replace him without hesitation.

Including Lao Wang.

Old Wang, please accept the decree." Zhu Houzhao raised his hand and handed the imperial edict to Wang Shouren.

The two calls of "Old Wang" made the already numerous envious and jealous looks from the civil servants in the court unable to be concealed anymore.

I just regret that it wasn’t me who entered the East Palace back then.

Looking at the imperial edict again, most people's eyes could not be diverted away.

Is that an imperial edict?
It is tremendous power, unparalleled trust, a good story about the relationship between a ruler and his subjects, and a reputation that can instantly spread throughout the world.

Even Liu Jian and others couldn't help but feel envious and jealous.

Even Wang Shouren's biological father, Wang Hua, couldn't help but feel jealous at this moment.

Is my son really that good?
"I accept your order and thank you for your grace."

Wang Shouren knelt down, paid homage, and solemnly accepted the imperial edict.

There was not much excitement on his face, only solemnity and determination.

It seemed as if thousands of mountains and dangers could not stop him at all.

After receiving the imperial edict, he walked straight to the front of the ranks of military generals. All the nobles and generals did not dare to show any dissatisfaction and gave up their seats obediently, letting Wang Shouren stand in the first place.

Zhu Houzhao nodded with satisfaction.

His eyes rolled and he said loudly: "Not only the old king, I will also issue an imperial decree to the entire Ming Dynasty, no, to the entire world and all countries.

Our Ming Dynasty is in urgent need of great talents.

As long as you have enough ability, no matter who you are or what your identity is, you can be in my military department or cabinet.

I can give you the positions of general and prime minister.

I do what I say.

Liu Jin, immediately issue the imperial decree and have the Imperial Guard spread the news throughout the country as quickly as possible.

I want all the talented people in the world to know and come to my Ming Dynasty.

I want to embrace the world's talents in my arms."

"Yes." Liu Jin responded immediately.

Both civil officials and military generals were shocked again.

This time it is mainly civil officials who are at fault. After all, the military generals have become numb and let Your Majesty do whatever he wants.

But it's still quite uncomfortable.

If the talents from various countries came, they would probably have even less chance to succeed.

"Is His Majesty really dissatisfied with us and wants to find someone to replace us?"

Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian couldn't help but think so.

But considering Your Majesty's character, it shouldn't be the case.

If Your Majesty is really dissatisfied with them and wants to replace them, you can do so at any time.

The most likely possibility is to replace them without hesitation.

The three of us are not worthy of Your Majesty's fear.

There are also people in the court who can replace them.

It may be that Your Majesty is too impatient and wants to acquire more talents to strengthen the Ming Dynasty.

“By the way, set up a recruitment hall for civil and military talents in the capital.

Wen Zhaoxian Hall, Lao Li, you take charge of the team.

As for Wu Zhaoxian Hall, I will let Qiu Yue be in charge.

These two recruitment halls are open to everyone, whether they are citizens of the Ming Dynasty or people from other countries in the world. " Zhu Houzhao remembered the story that Lao Wang had told him, and immediately thought of another one, and gave the order with great interest and expectation.

After saying this, he suddenly realized something and added, "We will also set up a Hundred Arts Recruitment Hall, and anyone with a skill can join.

Person in charge, let Lingling send it.

The previous imperial edict also adds a sentence: Anyone with a skill can come to our Ming Dynasty."

Although the officials were almost numb with shock, many still felt it was ridiculous.

How could the Ming Dynasty set up a talent recruitment office?

But more pairs of envious and jealous eyes were looking at Li Xunhuan who stood up and responded.

Lao Wang and Lao Li.

Why wasn’t it me who entered the Eastern Palace that year?
Are warriors really that good?
"Your Majesty, our Ming Dynasty has imperial examinations and military examinations. If we hold a talent recruitment hall, it will be unfair to the scholars of our Ming Dynasty." Liu Jian had to stand up and say.

After this series of major events, everyone in the court knew that no one could stop His Majesty.

He doesn't even have the qualifications, even if he is one of the three elders in the cabinet.

Even they themselves think so.

But as a cabinet minister and the head of all officials, he cannot stop His Majesty from doing what he wants to do, but there are many things he still has to say and do.

"What's unfair about this? I've already said that Ming citizens can also enter.

As long as you have the ability, how can you feel unfair?" Zhu Houzhao said indifferently.

"By the way, I will be enthroned and will hold an imperial examination next year.

Next year's special examination will admit more people, let's admit 600 Jinshi first." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said.

Six hundred Jinshi!
Return first!

Many officials widened their eyes and wondered why so many people were admitted?
"Your Majesty, why do you admit so many people? We have enough officials in the Ming Dynasty. Admitting too many will lead to redundant officials," said Ma Wensheng, the Minister of Personnel.

“It’s enough now, but it won’t be enough when the new policy starts next year.

Six hundred people, I think it is far from enough.

There are more corrupt officials in the Ming Dynasty than I imagined." When he said the last sentence, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but get angry again.

Ma Wensheng and other senior officials were speechless.

Many officials felt their legs go weak, and the fear they had already felt during these days became even greater.

With a "thump", an official fell to his knees on the ground, his face covered in sweat and fear.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I, I, I am guilty!"

Suddenly, the official's surroundings were cleared.

"What crime have you committed?" Zhu Houzhao frowned and looked at him.

"Your Majesty, I have committed corruption. I deserve to die. Your Majesty, please spare my life. Your Majesty, please spare my life." The official kowtowed repeatedly, which made many officials feel complicated and contemptuous.

"Corruption! You are so bold, how much have you embezzled?" Zhu Houzhao glared, and an overbearing aura like the sun enveloped him.

"I am the Minister of the Censorate, Marquis Changping, and I have embezzled a total of 7,936 taels of silver.

More than 1,300 mu of land was donated to him by villagers..." The man, who was completely frightened by the butcher's knife hanging over his head these days, spilled all the beans.

After saying this, he cried, "Please spare my life, Your Majesty. I didn't spend a penny of the money I embezzled.

They were all buried in the yard of our home."

"I didn't spend a penny! If you didn't spend money, why would you embezzle it?" Zhu Houzhao was stunned and asked in confusion.

"I dare not spend it." Hou Changping cried.

"I don't dare to spend, but you dare to embezzle?" Zhu Houzhao was angry and confused.

"I have been afraid of poverty since I was young, and my salary is not enough, so I can only embezzle.

But I dared not spend the money even though it was embezzled, so I hid it until now." Hou Changping cried in fear and grievance.

"Stop crying, you're such a coward." Zhu Houzhao looked at her with disgust.

Many officials also felt disgusted.

I have never seen such a cowardly sixth-rank official.

"I beg Your Majesty to have mercy on me and spare my life." Hou Changping didn't dare to cry anymore. He had completely collapsed and could only kowtow and beg for mercy.

Zhu Houzhao immediately wanted to have him dragged away, but he stopped when the words came to his lips.

He rolled his eyes, blinked, and looked at the cabinet, the Ministry of Justice, and others, and said, "What do you think I should do with Hou Changping?"

Hearing this question, Liu Jian and others all felt happy.

On such matters, His Majesty actually asked for their opinions!

I breathed a sigh of relief again, His Majesty is not just killing people.

Some officials' eyes lit up and they showed some anticipation.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I believe that Hou Changping's corruption is definitely illegal and he should be punished according to the law.

However, this person confessed his guilt voluntarily, and the money he embezzled was not spent, so it can all be recovered.

So it is better to show some leniency and demote him three levels as a punishment." The Minister of Justice He Qiaoxin was the first to speak.

Given Your Majesty's temper, asking this question definitely means that you don't want to kill Hou Changping. No one is a fool, so you naturally know what to say.

Moreover, in this situation, according to the previous rules, there is no need to kill the person, just downgrade the situation.

A few more people spoke up, with the same meaning.

After listening to what the others said, Zhu Houzhao raised his hand to stop the others from speaking, and said to Hou Changping, "Since you are the first one to admit your mistake, I can give you a chance.

But you need to investigate carefully to see if what you say is true.

The most important thing is to see if you have committed any other crimes or harmed anyone.

If you harm someone, you will die.

If you have not harmed anyone or committed any other crimes, I can forgive you this time and demote you five levels.

Do you understand?"

"I understand, I understand, I have never killed anyone, nor have I committed any other crimes.

"I thank your majesty for your mercy, thank your majesty for your mercy." Hou Changping was overjoyed and kept kowtowing, with blood on his forehead.

"Jinyiwei take him away for a thorough investigation." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand.

After the others were taken away, he glanced at all the officials and asked, "Is there anyone who would like to confess his guilt?
Before the New Year, I was magnanimous and treated all those who voluntarily confessed their guilt in the same way, except that they lost their official positions and honors.

If you want to be an official, take the exam again."

Some people who were originally interested now backed off.

Did it harm anyone?
They can't be sure about this.

There are other sins, this, this...
His official position and fame were completely gone.

Most of the people who were interested backed away, but one person stood up on the spot.

It is really because your Majesty's power is too great that no one in the court can stop it.

The Jinyiwei and the Eastern Depot were notorious enough, and they believed they had no other crimes and had never harmed anyone, so they gritted their teeth and took a gamble.

It is extremely painful to lose your official position and fame, but it is better than losing your life.

When Zhu Houzhao saw that someone took the initiative to confess his guilt, he was neither happy nor angry.

Treat similarly.

Then, this morning court session ended.

Zhu Houzhao did not ask about other political affairs at all.

After the court session, all officials dispersed with mixed emotions.

Zhu Houzhao left behind Wang Shouren and Li Xunhuan.

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