Zheng Yuanjin carefully marked the key points in the newspaper, shaking his head from time to time, and there was a gasp or smack sound in his mouth.

"Father." Zheng Shaokang walked into the house, with a smile on his face, and said: "The weaving workshop opened with my uncle has been completed, and the machine will be started on an auspicious day, can my father go?" ”

Zheng Yuanjin waved his hand and said, "I can't bear the bumps in the road, so I won't go for my father." ”

After a pause, Zheng Yuanjin looked up at his son and reprimanded unhappily: "What are you doing when you come back at this time, just to invite your father to attend the boot-up ceremony, didn't you bring your wife back?" ”

"No, my son came back alone." Zheng Shaokang hurriedly said: "Yingluo and Xiao Zhao are fine, father don't worry." ”

Zheng Yuanjin shook his head and said, "You go back quickly, don't worry about being a father." ”

Zheng Shaokang scratched his head and said, "Father, we haven't been involved in the public court, so we don't need to be so afraid, right?" ”

"You know what?" Zheng Yuanjin vigorously clicked the newspaper and said: "Nine times out of ten, the imperial court will be severely punished, and our family is not involved, but what if someone bites indiscriminately?" ”

After a pause, Zheng Yuanjin talked about his life insights again, "There are ghosts who die in any temple!" Thou hast taken thy gold and silver with thou hast gone out, and thou hast kept the title deeds of thy land at home for thy father. In case of an accident, it is estimated that it will be able to save one's head. Since it is not a major crime of rebellion, the imperial court must not be wanton. ”

Zheng Shaokang scratched his head, secretly embarrassed, he really couldn't bear to leave his father alone. And if something happens, nine times out of ten it is also this.

"Let's go, let's go!" Zheng Yuanjin softened his tone, waved his hand to urge his son, and said: "Our family has not hidden the tax money and food, and all the money and food have been cleared, so it's okay." ”

"Wait." Zheng Yuanjin remembered another thing, and advised: "Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce don't be next to each other, they are different from the Maritime Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, what the attitude of the imperial court, whether the saint likes it or dislikes, it's hard to say." ”

The Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce has been established for a while, and the first article of the Chamber of Commerce's constitution is "loyal to the monarch and patriotic, honest and law-abiding".

Clear-eyed people can see at a glance that the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce is responding to the definition of "righteous business" in Long Life, and there is a suspicion of inviting pets and flattering.

But the imperial court did not express its position, and the emperor did not react, as if he was observing whether the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce was consistent with its words and deeds.

And on the cusp of this storm, more things are better than less things, and it is better not to get involved with the group that is not sure.

Zheng Shaokang reluctantly agreed, and went out and explained to the housekeeper and servant, and then reluctantly went out.

Inside the house, Zheng Yuanjin frowned and fell into deep thought, his family almost had no handle to let the government punish the crime. Moreover, since the county order Liu Lishun took office, the Zheng family has also followed all kinds of measures and is extremely deferential.

If the imperial court wants to set up a big prison and impose heavy punishments, the words of the party Liu Lishun are very important, I don't know if he will be impartial and let the Zheng family go?

Zheng Yuanjin's worries are not superfluous, Zhu Youxiao is really angry and wants to be ruthless. And Liu Lishun is the magistrate of this county, and he knows the situation best, so he naturally has to respect his opinion.

However, the general principle remains the same, and those who participated in this court disturbance will not be spared. Whether it is the wealthy people who are instigated or bought, or the gentry behind the scenes.

Moreover, just making a disturbance in court and flouting the law and discipline cannot cure too serious crimes. Therefore, Zhu Youxiao gave special instructions to escalate this incident to the level of inciting civil unrest and plotting against him.

This sin is great, and it is tantamount to rebellion. Only in this way can Zhu Youxiao use the "factory guard" to avoid the normal litigation restrictions of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Youxiao also knew that as an emperor, he held all the power to kill and seize in feudal society. However, undermining the normal procedures of the judiciary and the legal system is a great hidden danger that is best avoided.

To put it bluntly, if it is a rebellion or rebellion, all kinds of restrictions on judicial proceedings can be overcome, and it is normal for "factory guards" to interfere with the judiciary.

At this time, in the prison of the county government, Zhou Wenzhuo, who was beaten to an inhuman shape, and other main criminals finally signed and were dragged away like dead dogs.

Sun Yunhe, the chief executioner of the East Factory, took the confession, sneered, got up and went to the yamen, and saw Liu Lishun, the magistrate of the county.

Although Sun Yunhe's grade was higher than that of Liu Lishun, when he was about to leave Beijing, the emperor had instructed him to properly respect Liu Lishun's opinion.

Sun Yunhe immediately understood that Liu Lishun was valued by His Majesty, and his career would be bright in the future. Therefore, he is not too arrogant.

"This official guessed that Xu Tingjiao was behind the scenes, and it was not surprising that there was also this 'Five Elders'." After reading the confession, Liu Lishun was very angry, "I didn't expect that so many students would participate in it." ”

Sun Yunhe smiled faintly and said: "Lord Liu, there are still some township gentry and students in this county who have bad deeds, just deal with them together, and also export evil anger for Lord Liu." ”

Liu Lishun hesitated for a moment, finally shook his head, and said: "The list in the confession is very detailed, and the official has not added it. ”

Although I don't know how the emperor will punish him, it will definitely be very strict and severe, and Liu Lishun still knows it in his heart.

He also knew that as long as he said his name, he almost decided the fate of a person or a family.

Although he was very angry at some people's lawlessness, Liu Lishun still wanted to clarify the law and discipline and punish them through normal judicial proceedings.

"Lord Liu is really-" Sun Yunhe shook his head and said helplessly, "Good heart! That being the case, he didn't force it, so he went on an errand. ”

"Lord Sun—" Liu Lishun got up and shouted, "I don't know what to do with these eunuchs who are making trouble in the court?" ”

Sun Yunhe looked at Liu Lishun and said meaningfully: "Lord Liu, don't worry about this matter. The Holy One wants to pave the way for you, don't miss the great future! ”

Liu Lishun opened his mouth, but finally didn't say anything, and couldn't help but sigh heavily when he saw Sun Yunhe turn away.

Although Sun Yunhe did not say it explicitly, Liu Lishun also knew that how to deal with it was decided by the Holy God and could not be changed.

Moreover, since paving is mentioned, presumably these stumbling blocks will not end well.

Exile, or not, without thunder means, he is still struggling and can't open the situation. It has not only failed to live up to the expectations of Banzai, but also has not contributed to the country and the people.

Listening to the neighing of horses from people outside, Liu Lishun knew that it was the people from Dongchang who set off with the garrison. But it did not occur to him that exile was the lightest punishment.

It was nearly noon, and the men and horses from all walks of life began to return one after another, escorting the usually arrogant and tyrannical eunuchs and students.

The well-dressed scholars, the sanctimonious gentry, are now embarrassed. All of them were dressed in dirty clothes and their hair was scattered, and they were driven and beaten by officers and soldiers like wolves and tigers, and they walked all the way into the county seat, attracting hundreds of onlookers.

The team escorting the prisoners is not over, but they are the evil servants of the wealthy people, these guys usually do a lot of evil, and they immediately attract the scolding of the bold people.

"Xu Tingjiao and the other five elders were all locked up and imprisoned, as well as those evil servants of their family."

"Hehe, don't you know, these usually majestic township officials have been raided and closed, and it's over."

"Is it such a big sin to make a public scene? Even Xiucai, the prisoner, and the master have all taken the lock! ”

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In the midst of the people's discussions, Dongchang Fanzi posted a notice, which immediately caused a huge sensation like an earthquake.

inciting civil unrest and plotting against the law, the main offender was punished on the spot, and his family was exiled for 3,000 miles.

The notice was posted for an hour, and in the deserted grave outside the county seat, a bloody beheading scene was staged.

By the time the officers and soldiers escorted the prisoners to the execution ground, the area around the execution site was already full of people watching. They stood, waited, and even pushed and crowded, trying to get a better place to see.

"Look, that's not Master Xu." Someone screamed in surprise, causing an instant murmur in the crowd.

Xu Tingjiao's hands were tied behind his back, his gray hair was scattered, and a shoe had fallen off his feet, and he was escorted over with a limp.

Because of the slow pace of one step at a time, the officers and soldiers next to him were a little impatient and pushed him with the barrel of their guns.

The movement was not big or heavy, it was supposed to help him speed up his pace, but Xu Tingjiao fell face to the ground and couldn't stand up for a while.

There was a small burst of laughter in the crowd, living in a high-rise mansion compound, and the ordinary high-spirited old townsman was so embarrassed, which made the small people of Shengdou feel a sense of happiness.

"Well deserved!" Someone scolded angrily: "I have raised so many evil slaves and created so many evils, and I deserve to be beheaded." ”

Is there a hatred of the rich? Perhaps! But hoping to see the bad luck of the guy who has a better life than himself is indeed the psychology of many people.

Xu Tingjiao was pulled up and pressed to his knees, his eyes glazed over, his lips moved, and he didn't know what he was muttering.

Zhou Wenzhu was escorted over, or dragged along. His head was tilted back, his eyes were empty, and his mouth was loosely open as if he were muttering to himself.

Chen Siwei, the county clerk's office, was also escorted, his head drooping, as if his neck had been broken, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

Ten prisoners were placed on their knees, and the executioner raised his knife, and in the sudden dead silence around him, the broadsword slashed down.

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There were a total of 216 main culprits, and Liu Li sat in the county office calmly, and the list and number of beheadings were always lingering in his mind.

Eunuchs, living people, and evil slaves, few of them are sinful and deserve death.

But Liu Lishun knew that they were also to blame for becoming ghosts who had died of resignation.

It is already a clear fact that the imperial court wants to refresh itself and revitalize the good and eliminate the disadvantages. Moreover, the original intention was to proceed gradually and slowly, but he was forced into the power of thunder by these guys.

As soon as the reform began, some people jumped out to obstruct and sabotage, and if such a momentum is not laid, how will the future policies be launched?

The cutting off of more than 200 heads was both a warning and a declaration of determination.

Promoting the good and eliminating the bad, innovating and cheering up is the unswerving direction, and whoever dares to use the mantis arm as a car will crush it mercilessly. The killing is to reveal such information.

And why Xu Tingjiao, Zhou Wenzheng and others aroused the anger of the saints was because they despised the government and were lawless. If reform is to be carried out, or even successful, if it cannot be ordered and prohibited, is it not empty talk and invalid?

Liu Lishun finally sorted out the thoughts of the imperial court, or the thoughts of the saints.

Some of Mu Ran's eyes became flexible, Liu Lishun stretched out his hand to spread the paper and pen, and wrote in a dignified manner, "Please check the hidden tax fields, and severely punish the arrogant and arrogant and the hidden gentlemen."

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