Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 280 The King of Hell's Roll Call
Tao Wuzhong felt much more relaxed.

He knew this wouldn't be too serious.

By this point, it could be said that the tone and approach for Jiangxi had been set.

Even if things get more serious, they won't get much worse.

News has arrived from Hu Weiyong's side; it's fair to say he's going crazy over some things.

His hatred for the land survey was palpable.

We must make them disregard everything and use every means to resist the imperial court's land survey!
On his side, he would also use all available resources to exert influence in the court and oppose the government on this matter.

It is imperative to make Zhu Yuanzhang stop this atrocity.

We can no longer be arrogant and domineering, and harm the interests of people like us!
Moreover, according to urgent messages from some of his people who remained in the capital.

This includes the information that Ding Yu and his team received.

It's clear that Hu Weiyong really put in a lot of effort in this matter.

And in Jiangxi, the unity shown here is unprecedented.

In the past, the gentry and wealthy families in Jiangxi, and the powerful and influential people, did not get along so well.

Such unity and solidarity.

But this time, under Zhu Yuanzhang's inhuman coercion...

Many people are struggling to survive and have no choice but to band together.

This was to counter the land survey conducted by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Now, we have all the advantages – favorable timing, advantageous location, and popular support.

Under these circumstances, he believed that Zhu Yuanzhang had already noticed the strength and determination they had demonstrated in Jiangxi.

The situation in Jiangxi is very serious right now.

If Zhu Yuanzhang doesn't stop and continues his hardline approach...

Then Zhu Yuanzhang would be the one to suffer the loss next.
Is Jiangxi about to descend into chaos?

If things get chaotic in Jiangxi, then things won't be so easy to handle!
Jiangxi is a vital center for the imperial court's finances and taxes!

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't bear to see this place in chaos.

The only option is to find some way to back down gradually and eventually stop.

Now, Yang Yun, the Minister of Personnel, has come to do this very thing.

“Provincial Governor Tao has done a very good job here and has put a lot of effort into things in Jiangxi.”

Yang Yun smiled and spoke.

Upon hearing this, Tao Wuzhong shook his head modestly.

"I was merely doing my duty."

Moreover, I have not done a good enough job.

Such a huge mess and commotion has occurred in Jiangxi.

I want to stop all of this and restore peace to Jiangxi.

Don't cause any more trouble.

But... but my abilities are limited. Although I want to do more and resolve the chaos,

But in the end, I still couldn't do it well.

We have failed His Majesty's trust.

He said that, but in his heart he felt increasingly relieved.

Our suspicions were indeed correct.

We are about to win this battle.

Killing Hu Weiyong's son and dragging Hu Weiyong down with him was indeed a brilliant move!
In Jiangxi, we did our best, while in the imperial court, Hu Weiyong worked tirelessly.

I've heard that some places outside of Jiangxi have also been affected to some extent.

There seems to be a faint hint of something about chaos.

In this situation, even Zhu Yuanzhang had to give in!

They dared not go so far as to exterminate everyone in this land survey.

Chen Ning, the provincial inspector on the side, was someone who secretly recognized Hu Weiyong as his godfather.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

A sense of joy welled up inside me.

Since Zhu Yuanzhang sent people to Jiangxi to settle accounts.

They always felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

Especially after the incident where Hu Weiyong's son was brutally murdered by those who were surveying land, Jiangxi suddenly became a hotbed of unrest, which they could no longer suppress.

Deep down, I was extremely worried.

They were afraid that something unexpected might happen.

We've been waiting for the court's reaction, waiting to see what their attitude will be.

At that moment, the boots finally hit the ground, and the arrow was shot out.

Discovering that Zhu Yuanzhang was not indifferent, they decided to take drastic measures against Jiangxi.

Only after Yang Yun's attitude became quite acceptable did I feel at ease and stop worrying.

That's good, that's exactly what they wanted to see.

Just as he was thinking this, a sudden change occurred.

Suddenly, Yang Yun, who had a smile on his face, stepped forward and slapped Tao Wuzhong's official hat off his head!

His hair became disheveled.

This sudden scene left everyone present completely stunned.

No one expected that everything was fine just a moment ago.

But then, Yang Yun suddenly turned on him!

They didn't give us even the slightest time to react!

How could someone do such a thing in public!
Such utter disrespect to a provincial governor!
He knocked off his official hat in public.

This is a great insult.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and many people's hearts couldn't help but skip a beat.

I was completely stunned by this sudden turn of events...

"Minister! What...what's going on?"

Tao Wuzhong's face turned bright red.

He had never been so embarrassed, especially after becoming the provincial governor.

Now, Yang Yun, the Minister of Personnel, actually dares to treat him like this in public.

That slap knocked away not only his official hat, but also his dignity and his face!

It would be easier to discuss in private.

There are still so many people here!

Doesn't he, as the person in charge of a region in Jiangxi, have any pride?

"As an official appointed by the imperial court, His Majesty has entrusted you with an important task, putting you in charge of overseeing Jiangxi."

Do your job well here and serve your country.

As a result, Jiangxi is now in complete chaos, with people resisting the imperial court's policies.
How dare you claim to be loyal to the imperial court?
Do you still think you've made a great contribution to the imperial court?
You're so shameless, taking advantage of my praise?

The opportunity has already been given to you, but you don't cherish it.

Are you still trying to brush me off on this matter?

Yang Yun's face was cold and icy, filled with murderous intent.

The authority of the Ministry of Personnel's officials surged forth in an overwhelming manner at this moment!

Tao Wuzhong's face flushed red and then turned pale.

His chest heaved continuously!
This shows how unstable their emotions are.

"Your Majesty!"

Yang Yun looked at him and spoke coldly.

Tao Wuzhong, however, did not kneel.

Taking a deep breath, he looked at Yang Yun and said, "I am still the Provincial Governor of Jiangxi. Even if I have made some mistakes, they are not serious."

The current chaos in Jiangxi is something that even someone else couldn't control!

"There is no need to kneel before the Minister."

"Well done! Lord Tao is truly outstanding!"

"He didn't bring shame to Jiangxi!" "Well said! Even if Yang Yun were the Minister of Personnel, he would still have to follow the rules!"

Many people couldn't help but secretly cheer and praise Tao Wuzhong repeatedly.

Everyone felt that what Tao Wuzhong said made a lot of sense...

"Provincial Governor of Jiangxi? You are no longer one."

"Even if you are here on imperial orders to handle this case, I, the Provincial Treasurer of Jiangxi, am not someone you can dismiss at will!"

It requires the proper procedures and His Majesty's approval!

Tao Wuzhong already knew that many things were no longer worth discussing.

Clearly, they are preparing to stand up for themselves again and try to gain as much as possible.

Yang Yun remained expressionless in the face of Tao Wuzhong's words.

He turned and went to the carriage, where he respectfully took out a box.

Open it, and you'll find an imperial edict in your hand.

He held it up with both hands, raised it, and proclaimed loudly, "The Emperor has issued an edict!"

Tao Wuzhong was slightly taken aback, but immediately knelt down as well.

He didn't say another word, nor did he dare to say another.

His kneeling body trembled slightly.

Not only him, but all the other officials from Jiangxi present also knelt down.

Sincerely terrified.

Each one was more anxious than the last.

Chen Ning and the others, who had just felt a sense of relief and thought that things might not be too serious, were now in a similar situation.

At this point, I will no longer think that way.

All he could think about was that Zhu Chongba and the others shouldn't go too far!

Yang Yun's eyes were sharp as knives.

Tang Ding, the son of Tang He, and his large number of elite troops who followed were also fierce and menacing.

Looking at everyone present, he exuded a strong sense of pressure.

He looked as if he was about to strike at the slightest provocation and kill anyone who dared to show the slightest disrespect on the spot!

After everyone knelt down, Yang Yun unfolded the imperial edict and spoke: "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"

Tao Wuzhong, you son of a bitch! We gave you so much power, to guard Jiangxi for us.

You, on the other hand, receive our salary and obey our orders, yet here in Jiangxi, you've colluded with the local gentry.

In cahoots!
They secretly plotted against the imperial court's major policy of surveying and registering land!

Do you think we don't know what you've been doing behind our backs, you beast?

Do you really think we're deaf and blind, and that your methods are so clever?
Go to hell!
What you're doing won't work on us.

Effective immediately, you are dismissed from your post and your entire family is exterminated!

In the silence, Yang Yun's voice rang out.

He delivered the imperial decree with great emotion and eloquence.

When the imperial edict was read aloud, I got goosebumps all over!
It is said that many people secretly grumbled about the fact that the emperor often liked to write imperial edicts in plain language.

Even Yang Yun himself had expressed some reservations about this before.

I always felt that this edict should look like an edict.

Ordinary speech and formal imperial edicts should be two different things.

It needs some polishing.

But at this moment, in front of these people, after understanding what had happened in Jiangxi.

When His Majesty read out the vernacular imperial edict, his views underwent a rapid change.

I was wrong before, terribly wrong!
You have misunderstood His Majesty's meaning!
For example, when faced with these bastards doing such beastly things, only the vernacular imperial edict written by His Majesty can truly capture the original flavor and make reading it the most cathartic!
It's also the best way to express one's true feelings!
Any polishing or retouching will not achieve this effect.

Tao Wuzhong's face turned pale instantly.

He felt as if all his strength had been drained away, and he collapsed to the ground.

Execute their entire family?!

They actually wanted to exterminate his entire family!
This was far beyond his expectations!
More importantly, the emperor was so unreasonable!
The methods they used were completely different from what they had previously thought.

They originally thought that with their methods, even if Zhu Yuanzhang became aware of the matter and knew that they were the ones who did it, he wouldn't be able to find any evidence against them.

Furthermore, due to the overwhelming pressure in Jiangxi, even Zhu Yuanzhang had to obediently sit down and dare not go too far.

They have completely disappeared behind the scenes.

Who would have thought that the dog emperor would issue such an edict!
Without any explanation, they just took him away!
Chen Ning, kneeling beside Tao Wuzhong, also appeared flustered.

While feeling alarmed, I also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

I'm glad I wasn't targeted by the emperor like that.

Otherwise, that would truly be alarming.

"Chen Ning, you little maid you raised is no good either!"

We've appointed you as Provincial Surveillance Commissioner, in charge of judicial affairs in Jiangxi.

They should know the laws of the Ming Dynasty better than ordinary people, take the lead in abiding by the law, and set an example.

But what about you?
Knowing the law and breaking it!

They secretly incited the people to resist the imperial court's land survey.

They've made a complete mess of the situation in Jiangxi!

They also colluded with many local powerful families.

They deceived their superiors and subordinates, obstructed affairs, and exploited the local people!
They raised river bandits and allied themselves with wealthy families.

Their actions of seizing vast amounts of farmland and selling salt are infuriating!
You son of a bitch, die! I'll exterminate your entire family!
"You insect, dying a day sooner is a way of accumulating good karma for the world!"

Chen Ning, who had just felt a little fortunate, heard the words of the imperial edict.

His face immediately turned ashen.

The feelings I had were indescribable.

I felt lightheaded all over, as if I were already dead.

How could this be?

How can this be?

The emperor... he shouldn't have done that!

How could he implicate himself?

Moreover... this is something I did very discreetly.

The emperor knew all along?
Didn't they realize that the emperor had sent people to investigate?

Why did they suddenly pull this stunt?
For a moment, the three souls of the creature were in disarray, and its seven spirits were adrift; it was almost scared to death.

"In our opinion, you beasts should all have your entire families exterminated!"
"It was at the urging of the Empress and the Crown Prince that we showed such leniency, only punishing your three clans!"

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a mix of emotions.

Executing three generations of a family is considered leniency? This emperor is truly merciful...

However, considering the current emperor's methods and his ruthless killing, this statement is indeed accurate...

He didn't execute nine generations of his family, only three. To him, it was truly a great favor that the Crown Prince and Empress persuaded him from behind.

Otherwise, their entire family, spanning nine generations, would truly be doomed...

This is why there are only nine clans in the world, and no tenth clan.

Otherwise, he might even be capable of committing the extermination of ten clans!
"Ding Yu, you bastard!"

He was considered a brave general back then and made many contributions.

That's why we appointed you as the commander of Nanchangwei, to help us guard this prosperous land.

But you, damn it, quickly colluded with many local powerful figures and embezzled public funds.

They colluded with others to sell off many of the farmlands in Nanchangwei.

To enrich oneself at the expense of the public!

They colluded with thieves to engage in smuggling!
Monopolize waterways and lake transport!
They're all fucking audacious!
You too shall die, and your entire family shall be exterminated!

Ding Yu wasn't there, but the Jiangxi officials who were kneeling around him were sweating profusely, their hearts in their throats.

Yang Yun wasn't reading an imperial edict at all.

This is clearly a roll call from the King of Hell!

(End of this chapter)