Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 281 Extermination of the Clan!

A group of Jiangxi officials knelt on the ground, trembling, waiting to hear Yang Yun continue reading.

At this moment, they truly felt that what Yang Yunnian read was not an imperial edict at all, but rather a complete roll call from the King of Hell!
To recite even one of these words would result in the confiscation of one's property and the extermination of three generations of one'
No, this thing is even more terrifying than the King of Hell's roll call!
When Yama calls roll, he only calls roll one by one. But when Yang Yun reads out the emperor's edict, it directly orders the extermination of three entire clans!

In their eyes, the Provincial Governor and the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner wielded boundless power. They were figures they looked up to, unapproachable, and incredibly important.

Now, it's nothing compared to the emperor's decree.

They have no choice but to await their fate.

Only then did they truly recognize the emperor's authority.

They recognized the authority of the Ministry of Personnel's Minister of Personnel.

In the past, they were like frogs in a well, with a limited view of the sky.

I always felt that Tao Wuzhong, Chen Ning and others were already incredibly talented and extraordinary people.

In Jiangxi, the rain can cover the sky.

But when the emperor sent the Minister of Personnel with an imperial edict to this place, they realized that these people who seemed to be at the top were nothing at all.

If I wanted to, I could slap them to death anytime, leaving no room for compromise!
At this moment, many people were hoping that Yang Yun would stop reciting.

Please don't read it again!
I hope this imperial edict, which is even more terrifying than a death warrant, will end soon.

Whatever you do, don't write your name on the imperial edict.

Otherwise, judging from the current situation, they definitely won't come out unscathed!

“You bastards are really audacious, causing chaos in the court in order to resist the land survey.”

They really dared to try and make land surveys impossible!

You even dared to kill Hu Weiyong, the only son of the Prime Minister!
They even framed the people who were surveying the land!

Their actions are outrageous, tantamount to rebellion, and unforgivable!
"Exterminating only your three clans is already incredibly merciful!"

Yang Yun's voice continued, and what he said sent a chill down the spines of Chen Ning and Tao Wuzhong, who were already slumped on the ground.

The feeling was indescribable!

This is their biggest secret.

That's their trump card!

I thought I had done it perfectly and that no one would notice.

But now, the emperor has written it into an imperial edict.

It was read aloud in front of everyone just like that.

In an instant, it felt as if the emperor had seen through everything, from the inside out, even the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, leaving nothing behind!

That damned emperor actually... actually knows everything?

Most importantly, he dared to speak and act on it, writing it directly on the imperial edict and announcing it to the public!
They originally thought that even if many people knew what he had done, and even if the emperor had some suspicions, there was nothing they could do to him without concrete evidence.

It's even less likely that this thin veil of secrecy will be broken.

Everything is done according to the relevant rules.

But at this moment, they suddenly realized that the emperor was not a person who followed the rules at all.

Trying to restrain the emperor with rules is simply laughable!

The emperor, like a dog, tore through that thin veil of paper.

There was absolutely no hesitation.

Originally, Chen Ning was unaware of this matter.

Since the decision was made by Tao Wuzhong, Ding Yu was only informed during the discussion, and Ding Yu was responsible for its execution.

However, how could Tao Wuzhong possibly leave him out of this?
So, they specifically called Chen Ning over later.

He very considerately told Chen Ning about his plans.

Upon hearing Yang Yun read out these words, many of the Jiangxi officials present were extremely shocked and incredulous.

Clearly, no one expected that the death of Hu Weiyong's son would cause such a huge uproar and ignite the situation in Jiangxi.

It was actually Chen Ning, Tao Wuzhong and their ilk who did it!

No wonder the emperor was so furious, no wonder he sent the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Justice to deliver the decree and oversee the situation.

They were incredibly audacious!

That death was truly not unjust!
If they really did it, given the current emperor's temperament, executing only their three clans would be an exceptionally lenient act.

Some officials, however, were not surprised at all.

Because I had my doubts about this matter.

I think Wu Yin shouldn't have been so foolish.

What was originally just a matter of settling accounts in Jiangxi has turned into a situation where Hu Weiyong's son is killed, and Hu Weiyong is dragged into it.

Is it because they think there's too little resistance from Jiangxi?

Anyone with a sound mind, who hasn't lost their mind, would never do such a thing.

Now it seems that this is indeed the case, and I was not wrong at all.

"I didn't! I'm innocent! I'm innocent!"

Tao Wuzhong couldn't hold back any longer and subconsciously cried out his innocence, wanting to defend himself in this matter.

Under normal circumstances, Tao Ya-Naka would certainly not have done such an unwise thing.

But now, in a short period of time, the situation has taken a sharp turn for the worse.

After Yang Yun arrived, he struck him repeatedly with a stick, stunning him and making him furious.

They even lost their minds and forgot some of the rules.

With a clang, Tang Ding drew his sword.

He strode towards Tao Wuzhong.

Upon seeing this scene, Tao Wuzhong suddenly awoke and realized something.

Startled, he immediately knelt down on the ground, not daring to say another word.

But alas, it was too late.

With a whoosh, a flash of cold light appeared, blood gushed out, and a large human head rolled down.

It rolled a few times and remained face up.

The blood-stained face clearly showed fear and panic.

Tang Ding held his knife, his sharp gaze sweeping over everyone.

All the Jiangxi officials present trembled and knelt on the ground, each more respectful than the last. Chen Ning, in particular, dared not even breathe, feeling as if he were about to faint.

After all, he and Tao Wuzhong were kneeling close together, and when Tao Wuzhong was beheaded, his blood splattered all over his face.

But he dared not faint, fearing that if he did, he would be disrespectful before the emperor and be beheaded on the spot.

As for pleading his case, that's even less likely he would do it.

Taowu Zhong is a good example to learn from.

This guy surnamed Tao has really lost his mind.

The emperor confirmed this matter with an imperial edict.

He actually dared to interrupt the angel as he was reading the decree, and publicly cried out his innocence.

What does he mean by that?
Yang Yun paused for a moment, and seeing that Tang Ding had finished chopping and was done, no one else present spoke.

He then spoke again.

"The land survey is a national policy that benefits the country and its people, and it will inevitably be implemented."

No one may resist or obstruct the land survey; anyone who does so will be charged with treason, and their entire family will be executed. No mercy will be shown!
Remember all of this!
There is no room for negotiation on this matter.

We've said it again and again. If you don't listen, even if the knife is on your throat, don't say another word. That's the decree!

After this imperial decree was uttered, the many officials from Jiangxi who were kneeling on the ground couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

it's over!
This imperial edict is finally over!

Thankfully, their names weren't called, so their whole family won't die!
At the same time, we gained a clearer understanding of the emperor's determination in this matter.

The emperor was truly serious about this land survey.

Just looking at the imperial edict, Titi was filled with such murderous intent.

At the most critical moment, without saying a word, he took down Tao Wuzhong, Ding Yu, and Chen Ning, three high-ranking officials in Jiangxi.

After witnessing the experiences of these three men, the extent of the emperor's resolve in this matter became clear.

No one would believe that the emperor was playing games with them and had no room for maneuver in the matter of land surveying.

Actions speak louder than words. Especially this time, along with Yang Yun, the Minister of Personnel, came 20,000 elite troops to Jiangxi.

That would be even more chilling, revealing the emperor's resolve.

Originally, Wu Yin had brought a large number of soldiers with him.

Now there are another 20,000 elite troops, not to mention the troops already stationed in Jiangxi.

The foreign troops alone number 35,000!
With 35,000 skilled warriors assisting in the land survey, the land survey would be impossible to avoid!

Is the emperor here to assess the land?
This is clearly a war zone!
Thirty-five thousand elite soldiers of the Ming Dynasty could wipe out the surrounding small countries by today's standards!
Now, however, the emperor has moved it to Jiangxi.

The extent of the emperor's determination in this matter was all too clear.

We can't resist anymore!

The fields in Jiangxi were indeed so vast that even the emperor could impose such strict regulations on them!

Originally, many people were extremely unwilling and dissatisfied with the emperor's land allocation.

Determined to follow suit, fanning the flames and adding fuel to the fire, they would fight the emperor to the bitter end.

But at this moment, my mindset completely changed, and I no longer thought that way.

Compared to surveying the fields, clearing the fields, and the loss of property, these are all relatively minor losses.

To lose oneself, and even the lives of one's entire family or even three generations.

The cost is clearly much heavier.

Commander Ding Yu's situation won't be easy going forward either.

The emperor, in his imperial edict, had already compared him to Tao Wuzhong and Chen Ning, and specifically named and scolded him.

If the death penalty and the extermination of his entire family were mentioned, then he would certainly not survive.

At this point, they're probably already dead.

Even if they survive, they won't live long.

The commander who controlled Nanchang Guard could no longer wield absolute power!

In the Ming Dynasty today, military prowess is valued more than civil service.

Furthermore, Ding Yu already wielded considerable influence in Jiangxi, and after becoming the commander, he used this position to amass wealth and cultivate his power.

They also held real power in their hands and controlled those troops.

Then no one can mess with them.

But even the most powerful person cannot afford to offend the imperial court.

While the imperial court was not taking any real action, he was able to act as a king and tyrant in Jiangxi.

But once the imperial court gets serious, he's nothing.

They're just waiting to die!

"Everyone, get up."

After reading the imperial edict, Yang Yun looked at the crowd and spoke.

Everyone felt as if they had been granted a pardon upon hearing this.

After expressing his gratitude to the emperor, he got up from the ground.

During this process, many people took quite a while to get up.

They even needed help from those nearby.

It wasn't that I knelt for a long time, but that I was so frightened that I felt weak all over and my legs were sore.

"Gentlemen, please do your jobs well from now on."

The imperial court's land survey is a long-term plan that benefits the country and its people!
If done well, the Ming Dynasty will benefit immensely in the future.
The successful land survey was also due to everyone's hard work.

I can see that you all genuinely want to serve the court.

Then let's all work hard from now on.

Put aside your petty thoughts and get things done. Get things done practically.

The people will not forget, the court will not forget!
I then stayed in Jiangxi until all the land was surveyed.

I will keep a close watch on everything that is happening in Jiangxi and report it truthfully to His Majesty!

After Yang Yun said this, many people present readily accepted the order and were extremely respectful.

Many people made up their minds on the spot.

From now on, I will work diligently on this land survey and will absolutely not dare to have any more wild thoughts.

They dared not do anything excessive.

Don't even mention that if you do well, there might be a reward.

Even without a reward, we still have to do it!

Didn't you see that Tao Wuzhong's body is still on the shore?
Not to mention the Ministry of Personnel's Minister of Heaven, who was ordered to oversee the operation.

The promotion and appointment of officials all require the approval of the Ministry of Personnel.

Now that the Minister of Personnel is right here, how dare you still cause trouble?
Some people have even started thinking about working hard from now on.

Crisis, crisis! When great upheaval occurs, there is danger, but if handled well, it can also be an opportunity!

In the past, even if you made some contributions, you might be replaced by someone else, so you had to consider many things.

But now, the Minister of Personnel is stationed in Jiangxi.

What's there to say?

If you do well, it's entirely possible that your merits will reach the Heavenly Court.

So, after Yang Yun arrived here, he used drastic measures.

Many things changed dramatically very quickly.

……

Qingliangshan Palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang is reviewing memorials and handling government affairs.

Now that he has come to Qingliangshan Palace, it is really just a change of workplace for him.

Except for the second day after arriving, I spent half a day with my sister in Qingliang Mountain, and personally had an outdoor picnic with Biao'er, my sister, and my eldest brother's wife.

We had a barbecue and spent some time relaxing with the girls and Biao'er.

Immediately afterwards, he threw himself into government affairs.

There won't be any more disturbances in Jiangxi.

It will definitely be accomplished.

Jiangxi is very important.

They now wield considerable power both in the imperial court and at the local level.

In later generations, Jiangxi seemed to be quite inconspicuous.

This applies to the economy and all other aspects.

But in reality, if you go back further, Jiangxi is truly extraordinary; their ancestors were indeed very wealthy!

Moreover, it was the kind of prosperity that lasted for several dynasties.

From the Song Dynasty, to the Yuan Dynasty, then to the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty that followed.

Jiangxi is a land of great wealth and rich cultural heritage.

There were numerous Jiangxi officials in every dynasty.

When it comes to taking the imperial examinations, people from the Jiangnan and Zhejiang regions can't compete with those from Jiangxi.

If it weren't for Hong Xiuquan's later Taiping Rebellion, which severely damaged Jiangxi's foundation and depleted its rich heritage, it would have been a different story.

Later on, he never recovered.

I'm afraid that by modern times, the situation in Jiangxi will be much better.

Jiangxi today is equally important to the Ming Dynasty.

On his side, he needs to win this battle well; he must first take control of Jiangxi.

Set an example for the whole country!

……

Ding Yu, the commander of Nanchang Guard, smiled.

The fire in Jiangxi is burning brighter and brighter.

They are bound to win this time; even an emperor can't do anything to Jiangxi!
(End of this chapter)