Emperor Zhengde of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 24 The Emperor's Heart Is Unpredictable!

Zhu Houzhao returned to the dragon chair with an ugly expression on his face!

The eunuch in attendance announced loudly: "Retire!"

Wen Wu of Manchu Dynasty wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, what the emperor said just now in the court hall almost caused them to fall down on the spot.

Most of the civil and military officials walked outside in an orderly manner with trepidation.

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang were walking out, when the eunuch came forward to stop them, and said: "Your Majesty has a decree, three lords, after the court, the three lords will meet you at Qianqing Palace!"

The three Gu Ming ministers suddenly showed surprise on their faces. You must know that many emperors in the previous dynasty have done things like killing donkeys. The emperor has just ascended the throne and has power in his hands.
However, they still dare not talk about His Majesty, isn't the bloody reality before them the best teaching material?
They didn't dare to guess the holy will, and followed the eunuch to the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Houzhao also went to the Qianqing Palace after he went down to court. Under the service of the maids, he changed into a normal suit and entered the Qianqing Palace.

After Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian and others saw Zhu Houzhao, they quickly cupped their hands and said, "See Your Majesty!"

Zhu Houzhao quickly waved his hands, "There is no need to be polite!"

After Zhu Houzhao sat down on the dragon chair, he looked around and waved his hand to ask the eunuch to bring some Jindun over.

"Give me a seat!"

Liu Jian and the other three felt something was wrong, and hurriedly said, "Don't dare!"

Zhu Houzhao said casually: "The three lovers are my right-hand men. You must not be so restrained. If I let you sit down, you should sit down!"

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang sat down after hearing what His Majesty said.

They were not sure about His Majesty's mind from the very beginning, since Zhu Houzhao took over the throne, they have never summoned them in Qianqing Palace.

Last time at the court meeting, Li Dongyang was fined by His Majesty for half a year's salary just for saying a few words of compliment. It's really hard to figure out what the emperor is thinking.

"How are the three lovers living recently?"

Emperor Zhengde suddenly became concerned about their daily life, so they were even more at a loss. You must know that when His Majesty dealt with the eunuchs some time ago, he asked the same questions.

In the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, Zhu Houzhao was not a kind stubble. When he was the prince, he was not beaten less by Emperor Hongzhi. Some things can be continued, such as hatred. ,

However, the more amiable the emperor is, the more difficult it is to figure out his mind, and this is what scares them.

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang looked at each other, and said in their hearts: "Your Majesty has entrusted them with the affairs of the central government."

I only heard Liu Jian take the lead in saying: "The ministers are willing to do their best for His Majesty, and do their best to be loyal, in order to repay the trust of the late emperor Tuogu."

This Liu Jian is indeed an old fox, and moving Emperor Hongzhi out will start to work in the end.

Zhu Houzhao suddenly stood up and said: "Okay! I am very dissatisfied with what Liu Ge said."

Zhu Houzhao got up, picked up a memorial from the table behind him, and said, "Three adults, take a look at this memorial."

Liu Jian took the memorial from Zhu Houzhao suspiciously. When Liu Jian opened the memorial, he immediately felt a cold wind blowing from behind.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, no."

The family fortunes of the three ministers who cared about life were clearly written on the memorial.

Liu Jian, ancestor Liu Rong.

He fought with Emperor Taizu Gao and made illustrious military exploits. Later, he entered the mansion of King Yan and participated in the battle of Jingnan.

In the tenth year of Yongle's reign, he accompanied Judy deep into the desert.

In the same year, due to his outstanding achievements, he was awarded the title of Earl of Guangning, which will never be replaced by generations.

Liu Jian studied under Xue Han, Minister of Rites.

So far, the official residence is first-class, the family is rich, and there are thousands of acres of fertile land.

Li Dongyang, whose ancestral home is Changsha, Hunan, was born in the army of the clan, entered the capital, and belonged to Jinwuwei.

Xie Qian, grandfather Xie Huan, was born in Zhejiang Province.
Not long after, the three of them stood up in fear, not daring to sit on the brocade pier anymore.

Beads of sweat had fallen from their foreheads.

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "The three adults have served our Ming Dynasty for generations and are the pillars of our Ming Dynasty."

Among these three people, Liu Jian and Li Dongyang looked a little better. After all, their families are very clear.

Only Xie Qian's face was pale. After all, his three sons were all officials in various places. Although he was the one who raised his children well and each obtained official positions based on their own abilities, in the eyes of outsiders, this was a bit abnormal.

However, the faces of the three of them were not much better. They had already realized what the emperor was going to do to them.

A large number of eunuchs have been dealt with, and civil servants have been suppressed again. Now, it's time to deal with their cabinet.

Zhu Houzhao took the memorial in his hand, and said: "Liu Jian, 560 mu of fertile land, three shi per mu, three shi in annual tax."

"Li Dongyang, 280 mu of fertile land, three shi per mu, three shi in annual tax."

"Xie Qian, one hundred acres of fertile land, three stones per mu, three stones in annual tax."

As soon as Zhu Houzhao's voice fell, Xie Qian said loudly: "Your Majesty, these fields belong to the ancestors!"

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand towards Xie Qian and said, "I know this is your ancestral property, and I don't want your land. This Ming Dynasty belongs to me. Do I still need the land in your hands?"

Li Dongyang cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the fertile land in my hands was obtained by my ancestors through military industry. Every inch of land was bought by my ancestors' blood donation. There are records in the court."

Zhu Houzhao put the memorial on the table, waved his hands and said, "I don't mean to blame you, why are you so nervous?"

Liu Jian felt uneasy in his heart, and thought to himself: "Your Majesty, you have only been on the throne for more than a month, and you have killed so many eunuchs. In the hall today, didn't you do it for us to see, or what do you mean? I'm afraid you think that these ancestral properties are all Are we greedy for ink?"

"I'll show you this memorial again."

Zhu Houzhao handed another memorial to them.

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang opened the memorial anxiously. They were very afraid that there would be something recording their family property inside.

They opened the memorial carefully, and it didn't record anything in their family property, which made them greatly relieved.

Fanyang County, Zhangsan, Sanding, one mu of paddy fields, yield three stones per mu, tax one stone.

Fanyang County, Li Si, San Ding, three acres of land, four shi per mu, tax one shi.

Fanyang County, Wang Wu, San Ding, four acres of land, four shi per mu, three shi in taxes.

Fanyang County, Lushi, 650 three dings, 3 mu of land, four shi per mu, three shi in taxes, and an annual grain output of [-] shi.

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang looked at each other. On the memorial, the shocking numbers can definitely be called the wealthy party.

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang naturally knew the name of the Lu family in Fanyang County. Since the Western Han Dynasty, this Lu family has been an official here. For generations, basically people have been officials in the court. This is a famous local family.
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(End of this chapter)