Emperor Zhengde of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 76
Cao Zhengchun remembered that the last time he was impeached by the officials of Yushitai because he didn't rescue him in time because of the White Lotus Sect.

If this revenge is not repaid, I swear not to be human!
Now, His Majesty wants him to keep an eye on someone who is out of courtesy, so he can justifiably suppress some people by taking the opportunity.

You can think about it, how sad the next day will be for these censors. After all, it is they who proposed to restore the ancestral system, and they also proposed to go to court every day, so they must take the lead in doing it. It can be implemented later.

However, they must also understand that there are always pairs of big eyes staring at them behind them all the time, and if they make a slight mistake, they will be reported to His Majesty.

The next morning.

woohoo-
The trumpet of the upper court sounded, and after three strong whips sounded, Zhu Houzhao came to the court hall.

This time, he wants to see what forces in the imperial court will be at work to prevent him from reforming Ming Dynasty, and where is he hiding this force?
Emperor Zhengde Zhu Houzhao came to court!
The eunuch in attendance stepped forward and shouted to the officials: "If there is a copy, come here early, if there is no copy, the curtain will retreat!"

"Chen, there is a book to play!"

A censor walked out of the train, holding an ivory arc, and said to Zhu Houzhao: "I would like to report to your majesty, the sea ban is actually the Taizu system, and it cannot be changed, so I would like to implore your majesty to cut off trade with those small overseas countries. To protect the comfort of the people on both sides of the strait!"

"Now the coastal defense of our Ming Empire is safe, and many ships have returned. It is really a misfortune for our Ming Dynasty to treat the ancestral system as nothing!"

"Chen, there is a book to play!"

The Yushitai speaker had just finished speaking, and another Yushitai came out and said: "I think that the foundation of the world lies in agriculture. The so-called scholars, farmers, businessmen, and merchants are the most inferior professions, so they should not be taken seriously."

"However, His Majesty has violated the ancestral system and placed emphasis on commerce. I implore His Majesty to take back the order and abolish a series of policies that emphasize commerce recently!"

Zhu Houzhao had long expected that his reforms would encounter obstacles, but he did not expect that Yushitai would be the most obstructive. There would be a big storm in the Ming Empire in the near future, and he did not expect this storm to come so quickly!

Yushitai officials came out one by one to cancel the commercial tax.

They thought they knew that Zhu Houzhao was decisive in killing and attacking, but today they risked their lives to make suggestions, even if they were all beheaded, it was because they were loyal to the development of Ming Dynasty.

From ancient times to the present, there have been censors who were killed on the spot in the court, but there has never been a censor who was scared off!
This time, Zhu Houzhao finally felt the stubbornness of the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty.

This is not ordinary stubbornness, but a kind of stubbornness that is almost rigid, it is simply a muscle.

Since ancient times, speech officials have not been afraid of death, and if they are afraid of death, they cannot be a speech official. Now, Zhu Houzhao is facing this situation.

What's more, each of these officials cherishes their feathers more than the other.

If they were punished and stabbed to death by the emperor because of their righteous words, it is estimated that they would gain a great reputation among the scholars, and maybe the emperor would lose the reputation of a faint king.

Zhu Houzhao knew very well what kind of people they were going to face. If these civil servants didn't give them a look, they wouldn't know that Daming was still surnamed Zhu!
"It seems that only by teaching you some lessons can you know who will feed you!" Zhu Houzhao cursed secretly in his heart.

At this moment, his aura became more fierce, and Cao Zhengchun beside him couldn't help shaking his body.

Cao Zhengchun was regarded as an internal minister, and he spent the longest time with Zhu Houzhao, so he naturally knew that His Majesty was furious, what did this mean?
These lifeless things really don't know how high the sky is and how thick the ground is
Zhu Houzhao got up suddenly, and said to the three censors without anger and prestige: "Do you think your advice is useful to me?"

"The minister believes that the most important thing to implement the sea ban policy again is to protect the safety of the people in the coastal areas."

"I believe that the policies set by our ancestors must never be violated."

"I think that Liu Jian and Liang Chu must be severely punished."

The three censors went around to find reasons for themselves, and tried not to let Zhu Houzhao find out the flaws.

"Okay, the reason you said is very good, and your thinking is very thorough."

"However, don't forget that you have mentioned these things many times in your memorials. I hope that every time the government is in charge, something meaningful will be discussed."

Zhu Houzhao's voice echoed in the court, and everyone could understand the meaning of his words.

Cao Zhengchun was making preparations for the people in Xichang at this time. As long as Zhu Houzhao gave an order, they would be able to attack the three censors immediately.

However, before they die, Zhu Houzhao wants them to die clearly.

He first said to the censor who was the first to propose the sea ban policy: "You are talking about the implementation of the sea ban, so that the safety of the people along the coast can be protected?"

"Yes, I believe that only a king who is in charge of the people is a good king."

"Shut up, it's just nonsense. I'm here to ask you, if the sea ban is implemented, how will the resources of the dependent countries enter? How will our silk go out?"

"Also, don't say there are Japanese pirates causing trouble now, even if they really come to attack my Daming, I can destroy them!"

"With my current strength, I can destroy the Japanese pirate country in two years and eliminate the hidden danger of Japanese pirates forever! Why did I build the Ming Navy? I just want to make the world submit! Let the people of my Ming Empire enjoy peace forever."

"This"

Yu Shitai began to break out in cold sweat. Now he was shocked by Zhu Houzhao's domineering, and suddenly he was so emotional that he couldn't say a word.

Isn't this kind of Ming Empire what I want to imagine in my mind?
Seeing that he was silent, Zhu Houzhao continued, "Do you know that just two years ago, Japanese pirates were rampant, and what do those coastal people want?"

"Not only did they defeat the Japanese pirates, but they also wanted to go to sea. After all, that was their way of life. The reason why Emperor Cheng banned the sea was because the situation forced them to come to the mainland to survive."

"But now, it's not what it used to be! Once the livelihood of the common people is cut off, the court will be the enemy of the common people. Can I bear the responsibility for this crime?"

Hearing this, the censor quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, calm down!"

Zhu Hou took care of him, his anger didn't come from one place.

"Didn't you tell me to implement the policy of banning the sea? Go to the Guangdong and Guangxi regions and ask. If the common people agree to ban the sea, I will agree."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, minister, I know I was wrong, and I am guilty! Minister"

The censor who was standing by the side had already heard the meaning of Zhu Houzhao's words. He vaguely felt that Zhu Houzhao might be detrimental to them. He really regretted following these people to propose the so-called "strategies for governing the country", and his back was soaked in sweat.

Moreover, His Majesty's words have already made him unable to open his mouth.

What he is facing now is Emperor Zhengde, not the previous Emperor Hongzhi. You must know that Emperor Zhengde is a decisive person who never messes with others.

The Great Ming Empire is well established at home and abroad, and the people of the Ming Dynasty will be loved wherever they go, at least they cannot be insulted, because behind them is the powerful Ming Dynasty Empire.

Only when one's own country is strong can an individual feel glorious.

Let all nations come to court!

"No, you are not guilty!"

Zhu Houzhao said lightly, a warm smile suddenly hung on his face, but the censors were all shocked. At least, in their opinion, this might not be a good sign!

(End of this chapter)