Chapter Thirty-Six: The Chin Messenger Arrives
Why is this Nan Dongtian hated? It is really that he has too many means to exploit the people, and the people have been exploited by him very badly in the past two years.
For example, he stipulated that before peasants went into the mountains to cut firewood, they had to pay mountain silver, and when they went down to the river to fish, they had to pay fish tax silver. Even if a well is drilled in someone's house, and the water is produced, he must pay mercury. Under his policies, the people were miserable. But people are officials, and since ancient times, the people have not fought with officials, and everyone has no choice but to do it.
Although, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang stipulated that even ordinary people who found corrupt officials and corrupt officials could directly escort corrupt officials to the capital, and all local governments along the way should be unconditionally allowed to go and provide necessary protection - it can be said that this is a regulation that encourages the whole people to arrest corrupt criminals.
But it doesn't work, it's like the state stipulates that all power belongs to the people, why have you ever exercised power so much? Do you have a chance to enforce your rights? After you have exercised your rights, are you sure that you will live to see the sun tomorrow?
Since the people with rights can't help this Nandongtian, who are the people who have the right and can help Nandongtian? Of course, it is the officials at the prefecture level in various places, and even the imperial history sent by the imperial court. But what about these people, won't they help Nan Dongtian? Why, because Nan Dongtian made filial piety and made some connections with most of these people fat and ointment looted.
It stands to reason that the Ming Dynasty was so strict with corruption, why did corruption continue to be banned? And compared with the previous dynasty, it is even surpassed? The reason for this lies in these systems set by Zhu Yuanzhang. He was born as a peasant, and he didn't know a single basket of big characters, and he was illiterate. He became the emperor, how did he govern the country? It's all about intuition.
You say you're corrupt? That's okay, if you embezzle, I'll punish you for the nine clans, you don't dare to be greedy. As long as you are corrupt, I can arrest you by anyone, even if it is an ordinary person, I can directly kill corrupt officials, and I don't have to be responsible. Not only is there no responsibility, but there are also rewards. As long as you dare to be corrupt, you will become the enemy of the whole people, are you greedy or not? This is Zhu Yuanzhang's intuition, he thinks that everyone loves life and will refuse to be corrupt.
Facts have proved that those who want to be greedy will still be greedy, and heavy punishment is not to suppress the upright Chinese, and corruption should eliminate all difficulties and move forward bravely. Besides, people like Nan Dongtian, forty or fifty years of life have been spent studying and testing for fame, and the only few years of being an official, relying on that little money, I am afraid that they will not even be able to earn back the money from studying, let alone glorify their ancestors. You say he's not greedy, can he balance his heart?
Having said that, in front of him, everyone knows that Nan Dongtian is a corrupt official, and everyone also knows that as long as he rushes to Nan Dongtian with a knife and cuts off his head, he can get a lot of rewards. But why didn't anyone act? Of course, it was because of the group of soldiers around Nan Dongtian, as well as the hundreds of soldiers who circled along the platform. They formed the strongest fortress and no one was able to pass through them to kill Nandongda.
"This dog officer! He doesn't have a good death! ”
"God, come down with a thunderbolt and kill this dog official."
The people cursed Nan Dongtian one after another. But for Nan Dongtian, these things are painless, and he doesn't care at all.
The sun slowly rises in the east and soon comes overhead.
Zhu Gaoxu knelt on the platform, looking at the indignant people in front of him, his teeth were about to be crushed. As the son of the prince, even if he met the emperor, how could he ever kneel? Now in this small Yangwu County, kneeling at the entrance of this vegetable market, his identity is still a prisoner who is about to be executed, which is really ridiculous!
"This Nan Dongtian is dead, and the nine clans are all light, I want to ask the imperial grandfather to punish him to the ten clans! But now the question is, am I going to die here? Zhou Xing, where did Zhou Xing's kid go? Why didn't you come to my rescue? Was he the one who robbed the prison yesterday? ”
It is said that when people are dying, their brains will spin very fast. Now Zhu Gaoxu has broken through the limit of how fast he thinks about things.
"And what about the four Ouchi masters? Although I am likely to be killed if I reveal my identity, but who would dare not move them if they show their signs? ”
In the distance, Zhu Shangbing and Uncle Mu looked at Zhu Gaoxu kneeling on the stage.
"Haha, it's really good-looking, it's a pity that there is no painter, if the painter is asked to draw Zhu Gaoxu's current appearance and give it to Zhu Di, Zhu Di will definitely be very happy to see it."
For his fourth uncle, Zhu Shangbing called him by his name, which shows that he has no respect for this Zhu Di.
Once upon a time, the children and grandchildren of the old Zhu family would be so embarrassed?
Zhu Yuanzhang was the most ruthless emperor in history. He was cruel and ruthless to the people, to the ministers, to his old friends, and to his wives and concubines. Only in front of his children and grandchildren, he is full of kindness, gentleness and consideration. In order to ensure the happiness of his children and grandchildren and the eternal discoloration of the country, he racked his brains.
Soon after the founding of the country, before he had time to make a great meritorious service, he could not wait to make all his sons princes, although his youngest son was only one year old that year. He stipulated that the descendants of the royal family were not bound by ordinary laws and were not subject to the control of the local government. The palaces, costumes, and military horses of the kings are the first class of the Son of Heaven, and the princes and ministers must "bow down and pay homage" when they see it.
The people were struggling on the line of death, but Zhu Yuanzhang set a very high standard for his children and grandchildren: the prince was crowned a prince and paid ten thousand stones a year, nearly seven times that of the highest officials, not including a large amount of land and other rewards. In order for future generations to fully enjoy their happiness, he stipulated that the royal family did not have to engage in any occupation. Every descendant of the royal family, all consumption needs are provided by the state.
As a member of this privileged class, Zhu Gaoxu naturally enjoys all privileges. But now, this privileged class kneels before a group of ordinary people, according to the will of a minimum of registered clerks. Doesn't such a comparison seem particularly funny? If Zhu Yuanzhang saw this scene, he didn't know how he would feel.
"Young Master, as long as this Nan Dongtian cuts down Zhu Gaoxu, whether it is King Yan or the emperor, I am afraid that he will be very angry. The emperor is now in the midst of extreme grief over the death of the crown prince, and if such a thing happens again, I am afraid that the body will not be able to bear it. Uncle Mu said.
Zhu Shangbing said happily: "Isn't that better? ”
Early in the morning, Zhou Xing put on his Qin cha clothes, held Shang Fang's sword in both hands, and came to the entrance of the vegetable market surrounded by the inexplicable four people.
The time was close to noon, and the reason why Zhou Xing chose this time was also carefully considered.
If it's too late, then naturally needless to say, the head has all fallen to the ground, and you brought the Shang Fang Sword, even if you bring the divine doctor Hua Tuo, it's useless.
If you come early, this Qin chafu is so conspicuous, and it will be watched after a while, how will you appear then?
So, it's still quite difficult to pinch it.
Nan Dongtian opened the notebook in front of him, and the name of the prisoner who was going to be beheaded this time was recorded on this book. With a cinnabar pen, he circled all these names.
At this moment, a shout came from afar: "Lord Qincha has arrived!" ”
Nandong Tian's hand trembled, and a little blood-red cinnabar fell on the notebook, splashing like a blooming red plum.
He suddenly raised his head and saw the crowd in front of him parting to both sides, and Lord Qincha held Shang Fang's sword and walked through the crowd to the group of prisoners.
"Where's this Chincha?" After seeing these five people, Zhu Shangbing was stunned for a moment. Thinking that he would be able to watch a good show soon, but at this time, a messenger appeared, and he suddenly felt a little unhappy in his heart.
Uncle Mu looked at the dazzling sword carefully, but said, "That is the real Shang Fang sword, there is no doubt about it." ”
Zhu Shangbing frowned slightly, and then seemed to think of something, and said in an incredulous tone, with some jealousy: "No, the imperial grandfather rewarded Zhu Di with a Shang Fang sword, and Zhu Di has now handed over this Shang Fang sword to Zhu Gaoxu?" ”
This Shang Fang sword, no one doesn't want it, it symbolizes the privilege of privilege.
Nan Dongtian stood up suddenly, and the horizontal flesh on his face was shaking. Something called fear crept up in my heart.
He turned his head and asked the county officer, "Is it really Qincha?" ”
Xian Cheng swallowed his saliva nervously, stared closely at the Shang Fang sword that glittered in the sun, and said, "It's possible." Lord Prefectural, what do we do now? ”
Nan Dongtian asked: "There is Shang Fang's sword, is it that as soon as he speaks, these people say to let it go?" ”
The county said, "Yes." ”
Nan Dongtian asked again: "What if he wants to investigate the case?" ”
The county said: "I can only let him investigate." ”
Nan Dongtian asked, "Then aren't we dead?" ”
The county man said with a sad face: "It should be." ”
Nan Dongtian suddenly showed a fierce expression on his face, and said: "Hmph, it's better not to mess with me, the rabbit bites when it's in a hurry, if you mess with me, I'll give him a fish to break the net!" ”
The county was suddenly shocked and asked; "What is the county lord going to do?"
Nan Dongtian asked, "If I shake out the matter of taking the silver, what will be the consequences?" ”
The county Cheng replied truthfully: "Zhu Jiu clan." ”
As long as it is corruption, there is only one rule, the Nine Clans, there is nothing to say.
Nan Dongtian asked again: "If I kill Qin Cha, what will be the consequences?" ”
Xian Cheng glanced at Nan Dongtian in shock and said; "It's still the Nine Clans."
He didn't understand why Nan Dongtian asked that.
Nan Dongtian touched his chin and said, "So that means I can't let them find out, and I can't tear my face with them." So what else can I do? ”
The county thought for a moment and replied, "Pull them into the water." ”
Nan Dongtian laughed and said, "Smart." ”
He walked around the table and said to the county officer, "Follow the official and greet the Qincha." ”