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Chapter 558 Kill or not?

Yu Dafang hoped that Zhang Hao would check the accounts. He hated those vassal kings. Those vassal kings restricted the actions of local officials and made them afraid to do things at all. Zhang Hao also suggested that Yu Dafang write a memorial to His Majesty himself, and Yu Dafang was very worried.

"Go, don't worry, Your Majesty also hopes that the Ming Dynasty will be prosperous and strong, and also hopes that the people of the Ming Dynasty will live and work in peace and contentment. Otherwise, there will be no tax exemption this year. I just hope that the people can recuperate and allow the people to live and work in peace and contentment. The same is true for those lands now.

Now, the goal of 100 million mu is getting closer and closer, and it is estimated that it will be completed in a few years. Once it is completed, the people of our Ming Dynasty, especially those farmers, each family will have several acres of land that can be planted permanently. In terms of taxation, I guess His Majesty will also consider it. At that time, it is estimated that the tax on these lands will be reduced.

So, if you really do it for the Ming Dynasty, why are you still worried about Your Majesty?” Zhang Hao sat there, smiling and looking at Yu Dafang.

"Yes, but Your Majesty's move is really unprecedented. This move can stabilize the people's hearts. Now there are land distribution in various places, some places are more, and some places are less, but the people at least see hope!" Yu Dafang sat there and said with emotion.

"But you also know that many people are stopping this matter. If His Majesty had not been able to control the army, I guess this policy would be difficult to implement!" Zhang Hao nodded and said.

"That's for sure. This has violated the interests of many people. Fortunately, Lu Anhou is here to support you, and use money to buy the land and leave those officials speechless!" Yu Dafang immediately said to Zhang Hao.

"I didn't do anything! As for the matter of Chafan, this matter still needs His Majesty to make the decision. I don't have that time!" Zhang Hao sat there, waved his hand and said.

"I know this, so I'm going to write a letter to Your Majesty suggest you to go!" Yu Dafang looked at Zhang Hao and said.

"Don't, you're still talking about what you want to say and what you suggest. Don't do it. When your Majesty really let me go, I'll be in trouble. I still have a lot of things to do!" Zhang Hao immediately stopped him and said,

Of course, this is also confusing people outside. Now I don’t want people outside to know that they will check the accounts by themselves.

"I know this, but I still need to say it!" Yu Dafang said,

Zhang Hao nodded helplessly. In two days, he was going to Tangshan, and ordered those things, and then he might have to go to Shaanxi. He first attacked the King of Qin, and the King of Qin stumbling to himself several times. He thought he didn't know, and he thought he didn't dare to deal with him. This time he had to deal with him hard.

In addition, people from the King of Qin also need to be dealt with hard and make them more disciplined. Don’t think that they are members of the royal family and just point fingers at the court. This is not possible. They can not only help the Ming Dynasty, but also stumbling on the Ming Dynasty. Such a royal family cannot be kept.

Jiajing had long wanted to attack them, but there was no suitable person. As Yu Dafang said, Zhang Hao could only do such a thing. Others may not have the courage and ability.

After Zhang Hao sent Yu Dafang away, he also returned to his study room, staring blankly, thinking about this matter, where to start. If he wanted to investigate Shaanxi, it would probably be impossible for Shaanxi officials to be able to keep them. At that time, the Ministry of Personnel will still need to select talents. There are many things happening in the Ministry of Personnel now, and there are still so many people in the court.

If you continue to investigate people, those people from the Ministry of Personnel will probably go crazy and may even scold yourself, but even if you scold yourself, you will have no choice.

In the next few days, Zhang Hao also went to the Jinyiwei, and some completed files were sent to the Ministry of Justice. When the Ministry of Justice saw these files, he was so scared that he knew that the officials could not be saved. They immediately submitted memorials to the cabinet and asked the cabinet to ask His Majesty what should these people do?

On the seventh day of the Chinese New Year, the ministers in the cabinet were stunned when they saw the memorials sent by the Ministry of Justice. These more than 100 people needed to behead their heads, and beheading was still light. Most of the families of officials may need to be exiled and injected into the Jiaofangsi. This is a terrible thing. Those people may not be able to save their heads alone.

Zhang Hao took his people to Tangshan, and Zhang Hao needed to go to Tangshan to arrange those things. After all, the shipbuilding matters still require his own personal command.

At this moment, Yan Song and the others were sitting there worried. The ministers outside also knew about this memorial. Now everyone is looking at how the cabinet will do this.

"It's good to ask the Ministry of Justice to re-prepare the sentence. There are so many people beheading me, this is probably inappropriate!" Wang Bangrui sat there, looking at Yan Song and asked.

"I don't agree with this. It was done in accordance with the Ming Dynasty's laws. Could it be that our cabinet would interfere with the Ministry of Justice's handling of the case?" Xu Jie immediately shook his head and said denied it.

"But, so many people beheaded, where does our cabinet face be placed?" Wang Bangrui continued to ask.

"Yes, Master Xu, killing so many people is something that is unheard of. It is because Taizu has killed so many officials. Now, it may not be good!" Ma Chenrui also said to Xu Jie.

"There is nothing bad. I think it's very good. Not killing is not enough to intimidate those officials. Since they dare to be corrupt, they think of this day!" Xu Jie continued to retort.

"My husband's meaning is similar to them. Mr. Xu, this matter is not that simple. So many officials have been killed and their families have been killed. It's not good. The prince is in good health. If the blood rushes to the prince, it's not good. So, I think this matter can be slow. Let's talk to His Majesty!" Yan Song sat there and said to Xu Jie.

"I'm afraid this won't work. I guess Your Majesty won't agree either!" Xu Jie saw Yan Song saying this, and did not go to confront Yan Song, but said that Your Majesty won't agree.

"If you don't say it, how can you know that Your Majesty disagrees? And we are also for the sake of the Crown Prince. No matter what, we still need to save those families. Their family was already scouted, and now it is difficult to make a living by letting their families come out. So, my intention is very clear about this matter. It is okay to kill those corrupt officials, but those families can still be let go. What do you think!" Yan Song sat there and said to Xu Jie. Xu Jie sat there without saying anything.

"Several masters, I think we'll raise our hands to vote. We'll send this memorial to His Majesty later. Now we won't make a vote!" Yan Song looked at them and continued to speak.

Zhang Jing, Ma Chenrui, Wang Bangrui, and they nodded immediately, while Xu Jie, Yu Dafang, and Zhou Yan did not speak.

"Then vote!" Ma Chenrui said, and then they raised their hands. This memorial was to be sent to His Majesty, and they went there to deliver it in person.

"It just so happens that today is the first day. We need to go to His Majesty for advice, let's go!" Yan Song said and stood up. The others followed immediately and followed Yan Song to the Yuxi Palace.

After arriving at Yuxi Palace, the eunuch went in and informed him. Lu Fang came out quickly and called them to go in. When they arrived at the greenhouse, Jiajing was sitting there making tea.

"I have seen Your Majesty!" Yan Song and the others immediately saluted Jiajing.

"Well, here, I've been watching those plum blossoms these days. Look, it's so beautiful. It can still bloom in such a cold day!" Jiajing said with a smile, pointing at the plum blossoms outside the glass.

"Yes, Your Majesty, it's really very gorgeous!" Yan Song and the others also smiled and agreed.

"Well, come here to have tea, sit down. Today is the first day on duty. I know you will come here and specially prepared a lot of snacks. This morning, let's have a good chat!" Jiajing sat there, greeting them with a smile, and they also felt that Jiajing was in a good mood today.

"Yes, thank you Your Majesty!" They immediately bowed and sat down around the tea table. The tea table in Jiajing's warm room was very large, and eight people sat there, still looked very loose.

"I guess there are a lot of things this year. I hope you can take more responsibility. I will leave the court affairs to you. Last year was still good. If it weren't for the corruption of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, it would be good overall. I heard that those corrupt officials had been transferred to the Ministry of Justice a few days ago. Could there be a memorial from the Ministry of Justice send it?" Jiajing looked at them and asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, you have already sent it here. Please check it out. This is the punishment formulated by the Ministry of Justice. However, I have some considerations!" Yan Song took out the memorial and handed it to Jiajing.

Jiajing took it over and looked carefully, including their charges and the methods of suggesting punishment.

"Very good! The Ministry of Justice considers it still abides by my Ming law!" Jiajing closed the memorial and spoke.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say!" Yan Song immediately bowed and said.

"Yeah, say!" Jiajing nodded.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince is now in good health. If you report it from the Ministry of Justice, you will probably need to kill thousands of people. In this case, I am worried that I will hit Your Highness the Crown Prince. I think to kill less, just treat it as praying for the Crown Prince!" Yan Song immediately bowed to Jiajing and said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, we were very distressed when we learned about the prince's situation. We don't know how to deal with this matter. If we report it according to the Ministry of Justice, many people will really die!" Wang Bangrui also immediately said.
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