Chen Ying doesn't care about offending people at all. As a cruel official, he must have an awareness, not to be greedy or to take advantage of others, and to act strictly in accordance with the law. The more he challenges the powerful, the more he can show his extraordinary qualities.
If we can really catch Xu Jingchang and take the opportunity to make Duke Dingguo lose face, it will be a great achievement.
It was okay if the Xu family didn't say it, but when he said so, it aroused Chen Ying's fighting spirit.
"Check, investigate thoroughly!"
The subordinates rushed in and took control of everyone in the Xu family without saying a word, and then began to scrutinize the correspondence and search for evidence.
Didn’t he say he was the elder of Duke Dingguo?
Since they are relatives, there must be something to do when traveling around and exchanging letters during the New Year. As long as they are caught, they can embarrass Xu Jingchang!
"Check, check carefully for me, don't let go of any clues."
Chen Ying personally supervised and turned over everything, not to mention the correspondence to Xu Jingchang, not even to Huang Guan.
Seeing this, Chen Ying was furious!
Grandma, if you dare to pretend to be relatives, you are too impatient to live.
The Xu family also has trouble saying that they are indeed relatives of Huang Guan. In the early years, Huang Guan was still called Xu Guan, and his father married into the Xu family.
It was only later that Huang Guan won the first prize, became an official in the court, and obtained the imperial edict, was he allowed to change his surname back to his original name.
But no matter what, our Xu family has raised Huang Liushou for so many years, and also supported him in studying and taking the imperial examinations. This incestuous affection is there. No one can deny this, and the folks in Jiangxi know it all.
Although Huang Guan was not very willing to mention the Xu family and had almost no contact with him after changing his surname back to his original name, who would dare to risk offending Duke Ding by breaking the window paper?
This is called pulling up the banner to make a tiger skin.
Then unfortunately, I met Chen Ying, an unreasonable person.
"You, the Xu family, have hoarded a total of 120,000 shi of food. Even if you eat it for a hundred lifetimes, you won't be able to finish it all! You are clearly plotting something evil and pretending to be an official. This is simply crazy and a heinous crime! Put him in jail immediately!"
Xu's family members wanted to beg for their lives, but they ignored him at all.
Chen Ying used thunderbolt tactics to tell the wealthy gentry in Jiangxi, no matter how deep their background is or how big their backers are, no one will be able to use it in front of me!
How cruel is Chen Ying?
He didn't even spare Longhu Mountain!
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"Ding Guogong, Chen Ying invited Zhang Tianshi to question him, which once aroused the indignation of the people of Jiangxi and almost killed people. Now hundreds of Jiangxi officials and gentry have jointly requested the court to abolish Chen Ying's position as governor."
Xu Jingchang received the official document from Yang Shiqi and put it in his hand without even looking at it.
"Counsellor Yang, do you think I should send this list to Governor Chen, or should I return it directly and pretend that there is no such thing?"
Yang Shiqi was startled, with a bitter look on his face, "Ding Guo Gong, I don't mean anything else, but I heard that there are many people in the court who believe in Taoism. Chen Ying's move against Zhang Tianshi will definitely arouse public anger. If it is not good for the court,
It will be difficult to clean up."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "That makes sense, but I don't know anyone who believes in Taoism?"
Yang Shiqi was startled and said in a low voice: "I heard that King Zhu Zhen of Chu believed in Taoism very much and donated a lot of money to Longhu Mountain."
Xu Jingchang nodded, "Okay, you will write an essay for me in Peiping and ask King Chu how his studies are going. If there is any laziness, I will give him another half year of study."
Yang Shiqi stared for a long time, speechless.
He finally understood what it means to be unscrupulous.
Xu Jingchang is really not afraid of this. The Kong family even let him get Yingtian, and Zhang Tianshi is nothing special.
No one can think of going against the imperial court.
Although Yang Shiqi was frightened, he still retreated honestly.
After he left, Xu Jingchang had another official document in his hand.
This is written by Chen Ying.
"Although I have nothing to do with the Xu family, Chen Ying is so unscrupulous and even wants to find something to do with me. She really doesn't take me seriously."
Xu Jingchang secretly calculated... He was a person who wanted to do things, and he also hoped that the people below him would not show favoritism. But Chen Ying really made him a little dissatisfied.
Remember this account first, I will definitely give you a surprise later!
With Xu Jingchang's connivance, Chen Ying became even more unscrupulous. No matter how awesome the person was, they had nowhere to hide when faced with the iron fist of the imperial court.
In less than a month, Chen Ying checked more than 40 large households.
On average, one and a half large households are unlucky every day.
Anyone who hoards food and is unwilling to sell it will be severely punished.
Chen Ying's hands were ruthless, and the big families in Jiangxi were not indifferent... There was an endless stream of official documents of appeal and impeachment memorials. Officials sent by Chen Ying were often assassinated, and even Chen Ying herself almost lost her life.
It's just a mere worry about life, what does it count?
Chen Ying became more and more unscrupulous, rigorously investigating big businesses, and was merciless.
The big households in Jiangxi have really been pushed to a dead end... In this case, the worst case scenario is that they will abandon their fields and stop cultivating them.
There are many kinds of mulberry trees and cotton in the south of the Yangtze River, and the land of plenty and plenty of food is no longer enough.
It all depends on Jiangxi, Huguang and other places to transport grain.
As long as Jiangxi did not grow food, Beijing would be short of supplies and the imperial court would be furious, which would be the end of Chen Ying.
At worst, the fish will die and the net will be broken.
At this time, Zhu Di, who had been in Peiping, finally decided to return to Yingtian.
His Majesty the Emperor, the Empress, the King of Han, the King of Zhao, and of course Huang Yunfang's mother and son, took a boat and headed towards Yingtian.
Hearing that His Majesty the Emperor was coming back, some Yingtian officials almost burst into tears.
It can be said that the sage has returned to loyal Yingtian, and he cannot let Xu Jingchang do anything about it.
This guy has no ability to be a prime minister. In just a few days, he made the Ming Dynasty angry and restless... Everyone wrote a letter together, demanding that Xu Jingchang be dismissed immediately!
People kept running to Jian Yi, the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, hoping that he would speak out for justice.
At this moment, Jian Yi is about to cry but has no tears... Removing Xu Jingchang?
What are you thinking?
Why do I feel like my position is unstable?
This time His Majesty returns to Beijing, it’s hard to say who will be dismissed from office or even lose their head!
Jian Yi really wanted to go to Xu Jingchang and discuss it.
I beg you to hold your hand high and never add insult to injury, otherwise even a heavenly official like yourself may fall into it.
Xu Jingchang had no such intention. After discussing matters in Wuying Hall, he asked Jian Yi to stay. Xu Jingchang said directly: "Jian Tianguan, this time we are just solving the food problem, and we will never involve innocent people. Even if we have to deal with it, it will be those local officials.
Or there is clear evidence.”
When Jian Yi heard this, he burst into tears and was so moved.
"Ding Guo Gong, I thought you would attack Jiangxi officials? It seems that Ding Guo Gong really has the style of a prime minister, and his belly can tolerate it!"
Xu Jingchang couldn't laugh or cry, "I said Jian Tian Guan, please don't give me the ecstasy soup. If you really reject all Jiangxi officials, I'm afraid the Ming Dynasty will collapse immediately. We are just your Majesty's ministers and can't ruin the Ming Dynasty. What do you think?"
Yes or no?"
Jian Yi nodded vigorously, "Yes, Duke Dingguo has a very high opinion."
The two reached an agreement, and then invited Zhu Gaochi. After some discussion, they all had a tacit understanding.
A few days later, Zhu Di returned to the court...
The emperor did not rush to the capital, but asked the imperial army to march into the city with the captured items.
There were the flags, seals, dragon chairs, armors of the Tatar Khans... and captured Mongolian officials, as well as soldiers and warriors... Zhu Di showed off his force in front of the people of Yingtian.
Zhu Gaosui's newspaper even went so far as to praise his Majesty's martial arts skills, which are rare in the world, and that he is a wise king and saint throughout the ages.
After showing off, Zhu Di entered the capital in a grand manner.
After returning to the palace after a long absence, Zhu Di was not very happy. Instead, he felt that it was a prison and he didn't know when he could lead his troops to fight next time.
Empress Xu did not have Zhu Di's body. After returning, she immediately went to rest. Zhu Zhanji also returned to the East Palace.
Children are like this, they grow up very fast, and Zhu Zhanji has already started to grow taller.
The one who has changed even more is the young master of the Xu family.
The little thing is white and tender, chubby, has delicate features, and a beautiful face... He is simply loved by thousands of people. Even Zhu Di often plays with him in his arms, which makes Zhu Zhanji jealous.
Even my own grandson has never seen you care so much about me!
Xu Jingchang was also anxious to see his son, but unfortunately, he had to deal with Zhu Di.
Xu Jingchang briefly talked about things in Jiangxi.
"Now we have entered a critical moment. Whether the imperial court can take back the right to buy and sell grains depends on this. Chen Ying is still very effective in doing things."
Zhu Di nodded, but then hummed: "Why so slow? Why do some gentry dare to go against the court? They don't grow food and leave the land uncultivated. What does this mean?"
Xu Jingchang hurriedly said: "Look at what they mean, they actually want to create a food crisis, affect the food supply, and force the court to bow... I have already arranged this matter. We will find a way to increase purchases from Annan and other places to ensure that Yingtian food
Supply. And when necessary, grain can be adjusted from Peiping. These big households cannot see the overall situation clearly and fall into a trap and seek death."
Zhu Di agreed, but he added: "What should we do with the abandoned fields?"
Zhu Di mentioned abandonment again, Xu Jingchang's heart moved, and he seemed to understand what Zhu Di meant.
"Your Majesty is against abandoning the land, does he also need to be severely punished?"
Zhu Di hummed: "It's not just a severe punishment! God has given us land to support people, but they don't farm it and would rather leave it there. In this case, the land should be taken back and given to those who cultivate it."
Xu Jingchang nodded quickly, "Your Majesty, in this case, do you need to make some compensation?"
Zhu Di nodded, "We really want them to pay to abandon an acre of land and compensate the court for one tael of silver. Let's do it like this!"
Xu Jingchang was stunned for a long time and blinked.
Zhu Di hummed: "Why, don't you understand?"
Xu Jingchang hurriedly said: "I understand, I will do it now."
After coming out of the palace, Xu Jingchang looked up to the sky and sighed. If he had a dark heart, he was not as good as Zhu Di!
It’s not enough if we don’t cultivate, the court wants to take back the land... and with the land, it seems that we can do more things.
