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Volume 2 Wolong Chapter (Part 1) Chapter 329: Revenge against the Thieves (Part 2)

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    Emperor Tianqi saw it from the tower. Although he couldn't hear the answer, a guard had already informed him of the following situation.  He couldn't help but laugh and said: "It's ridiculous that the rebels still dare to complain. Huang Liji said from the side: "Although Mr. Zhu is decisive in killing, it is really shocking to destroy the eighteen tribes. Doing so is harmful to the harmony of heaven and earth.  " Emperor Tianqi glanced at him and said: "An Bangyan besieged Guiyang City, and the population of Guiyang City dropped from 400,000 to 20,000.  An Bangyan wiped out so many people's eighteen clans, wouldn't doing so harm Tianhe?  " Huang Liji moved his lips. Just as he was about to say something, Emperor Tianqi interrupted him and said, "If you have anything to say, go talk to Zhu Youcheng himself. I'm a little tired.  Huang Liji had no choice but to step aside. Emperor Tianqi looked at Wei Zhongxian who was accompanying him and whispered, "Wei Banban, why have you changed?"  Previously, when you heard someone saying bad things about Zhu Youcheng, you always had to retort. Why are you silent now?  Could it be that your self-cultivation has improved now, and you have gradually gained a city in your heart?  " Wei Zhongxian said with a smile: "I follow the emperor and I will always improve.  As the saying goes, live until you are old and learn until you are old.  With such a good role model, I feel that my wisdom, self-cultivation, etc. are all growing rapidly.  "But the old slave also thinks that Zhu Youcheng's matter is a bit too much.  It is possible to destroy the nine rebel clans, but it is possible to destroy the eighteen clans From ancient times to the present, there has never been such a way to destroy them.  ¡°And I heard that some of them were still infants.  If the parents are guilty and the children are not familiar with the world, what bad things can they do?  Such indiscriminate killing may have some impact on Ming's reputation.  " Emperor Tianqi was unhappy and sighed: "No one thinks that Brother Cheng killed him right or well?  " The ministers were silent. "No answer. That's the best answer. The military and civilian officials of the Ming Dynasty have long been immersed in Confucianism and Buddhism. They are kind, simple, forgiving, and pay attention to putting down the butcher's knife and becoming a Buddha immediately. Just like in the Central Plains.  After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the Mongolian Tatars, who had been doing evil for eighty years, were not exterminated. Instead, they were treated as part of the Ming Dynasty and given equal opportunities. By the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Mongols were officials and generals in the court.  Many of them are Taoists from the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, as well as the current Liaodong general Man Gui. However, it is precisely for this reason that the ethnic minorities have repeatedly surrendered and rebelled. Some people even take pleasure in killing - anyway, they put down their butcher knives.  If you become a Buddha, then kill more people now. Doing bad things without punishment will become addictive. Like the Yi tribe. Why is it that the price of rebellion is too small?  Slave, why do you dare to risk the disapproval of the world and massacre the Han people in Liaodong? Isn't it just a wishful thinking that after surrender, the previous crimes will be wiped out? The Ming Dynasty can only fight evil with evil and use thunder to eliminate those with evil intentions.  In order to deter Xiao Xiao and maintain the prosperity and stability of the Ming Dynasty, in Zhu Youcheng's words, this is called a thousand words, but only a few people understand this truth, so most people look at Jin Yiwei with a strange look.  , and a little disdain. Probably the people are thinking that these Jin Yiwei are really like evil spirits coming out of the eighteenth level of hell. Is the appearance of such troops in the Ming Dynasty a blessing or a disaster for the Ming Dynasty? If Zhu Youcheng understands the historical trend now.  If he also talks about benevolence and forgiveness, the civil strife in the Ming Dynasty will intensify. In the end, the barbarians from Tunguska will be destroyed, so he even enjoys the fearful eyes of the people.  King Xin was a man who cherished feathers very much. Seeing the strange looks from the people, he felt on pins and needles. He urged his horse to come to Zhu Youcheng's side and said, "Brother Cheng, please say a few words. The people's looks make me uncomfortable."  Very uncomfortable.  Zhu Youcheng glanced at him sideways and said, "Ajian, how many times do you think I should whistle now?"  King Xin knew that he hated how he had escaped from reality just now, so he could only plead: "Brother Cheng, I was wrong. At most, I won't make any random ideas next time, okay?"  I know you have many ways, so I would like to say a few words quickly to let the people know our purpose, to clear the source and restore the reputation of Jinyiwei.  " Zhu Youcheng smiled and said: "It's not easy for you to admit your mistake.  Well, let me help you.  " After saying that, he waved, and the guards understood and called twenty or thirty people from behind - they were Zhu Youcheng's special loudspeakers. Zhu Youcheng jumped off the horse and faced the people and said loudly: "I know you are muttering in your hearts, saying that we  Jinyiwei is cruel, but if he is not cruel to the enemy, it will be a sin against the country and a crime against the people.    Just imagine, if Jinyiwei insists on benevolence and morality and lets the rebels go, will these rebels repent?  How many people will they kill?  " The people couldn't help but nodded. They finally understood that forgiveness is a virtue, but unprincipled forgiveness can only bring double harm. Zhu Youcheng continued: "As for the destruction of the eighteen clans of the An family, the reason is very simple, because the An family from top to bottom  Next, everyone is the heir of the traitor.  "For example, An Xiaoliang is An Bangyan's brother. He was named the prefect of Weining. He received the emperor's favor. It stands to reason that he should serve the country loyally and bravely. But what is the reality? An Bangyan worked together, and An Xiao  Liang killed all the Han officials in Zhiweining Mansion and rebelled openly. If the Jinyiwei only killed An Bangyan's nine tribes, then An Xiaoliang could still get away with it. You said that if the rebellion succeeds, he can become the king, and if the rebellion fails, he can keep it.  Is there such a good thing in the world if you can even save your life and title? " (Press, this is a historical fact, a surprising historical fact. An Xiaoliang was killed during the rebellion, but his son did not hold him responsible, and he also inherited An Xiao  A good chieftain position. ) People believe that good will be rewarded with good and evil will be rewarded with evil.  When Zhu Youcheng said this, the people responded in unison: "No!" Zhu Youcheng nodded and said: "Yes, this is the reason why I killed the eighteen members of the An family. "Some people may be angry at me for not sparing the children of the An family.  And quite a bit of criticism.  But I want to ask, why are these children left behind?  Could it be that eighteen years later, they would inherit Anjia¡¯s rebellion and continue to cause trouble in the Ming Dynasty?  As the saying goes, cutting the grass does not remove the root.  The spring breeze blows and gives birth again.  Of course, this is only one of the reasons. The more important reason is that from the oldest to the youngest, sin flows from every pore of An Jia.  Do you think An¡¯s children are not guilty?  Each of them has at least two or three lives on their hands!  The longevity lock tied around the An family's child's neck.  The bracelets on his hands and the anklets on his feet were all stolen from the children of Guizhou people.  There are no jewelry craftsmen in Guizhou, so those items were simply polished and then worn directly on Anjia¡¯s children.  If you look carefully, you can vaguely see the name of the original owner.  So what is the fate of the child who was robbed of his jewelry?  With An Bangyan's cruel character.  You can tell without asking.  Therefore, for every additional child in the An family, many children will be killed in Guizhou.  " The people were shocked by the news. They knew that An Bangyan had done many evil things, but they never expected that he would go to such an extent. One of the people shouted loudly: "It is polite for Mr. Zhu to destroy his eighteen clans.  In my opinion, eighty-one of his clans should be exterminated.  " The common people shouted in unison: "Destroy the eighty-one Anjia clan!  " On the city tower, Emperor Tianqi smiled and said: "Our Xiaocheng is still good at talking. Look, the people have been persuaded by him.  " Qian Longxi knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I impeach Zhu Youcheng for deceiving the emperor and despising his superiors, and for acting arrogantly.  " Emperor Tianqi sighed and said, "Zhu Youcheng is really at odds with civil servants.  The Donglin Party wants to impeach him, and you also want to impeach him.  Tell me, what did he commit again?  " "The emperor's decree is clear.  What an honor it is to welcome Zhu Youcheng on the gate tower of Daming Gate.  According to the rules, Zhu Youcheng should put aside all his affairs and come to see the emperor as soon as possible.  But look at him, he actually talks nonsense to the people.  This is clearly contempt for the emperor.  "Also, only the emperor can use Han generals.  You see, Zhu Youcheng actually used twenty or thirty big Han generals to help him convey the message.  If this is not transgression, what is it?  " Qian Longxi talked eloquently. Wei Zhongxian still didn't say anything. Wen Dong, the second assistant to the cabinet, couldn't help it. He said: ""Mencius" says that the people are the most valuable and the king is the least.  Zhu Youcheng put the people first and then the king, which was an example for the disciples of the saint.  "Moreover, there are rebels who take the opportunity to express their grievances and slander my heroic Jin Yiwei." Zhu Youcheng explained that it is also a manifestation of being dedicated to the king.  It should be noted that the Jinyiwei are the emperor's personal soldiers and represent the image of the emperor.  "As for arrogance, that is even more nonsense. "Zhu Youcheng is the commander of Jinyiwei, and he is in charge of many Han generals. Can't he be used?  "Besides, the number of Han generals used by the emperor were twenty-four, forty-eight and up to three hundred and sixty. The soldiers Zhu Youcheng used were only twenty-five, which did not match the emperor's guard of honor at all. "And the emperor used them.  The general of the Han Dynasty wore a golden helmet and golden armor, and what kind of clothes did the soldiers Zhu Youcheng use wear - by the way, those clothes were really cool and handsome.  Emperor Tianqi said angrily: "Deceiving the emperor and despising his superiors, and acting arrogantly, Zhu Youcheng cannot be guilty of these two crimes."  But I still have to punish him for not showing off beautiful clothes first.??I, instead distributed it to soldiers, because I don't take my brother seriously.  What should I be punished for? Let's fine him a salary. Let's fine him for one year first!  " Wei Zhongxian said: "Your Majesty, the last time Zhu Youcheng misbehaved at the celebration banquet, he has been punished for a year" Zhu Youcheng banged the table at the celebration banquet and became furious. Although he was worried about King Xin, he wanted to block the relationship between the officials.  However, the emperor still gave Zhu Youcheng a small punishment. Of course, it was just a meaning, and it was not mentioned in the imperial edict. In other words, Zhu Youcheng still didn¡¯t know that he had been punished by the emperor. Emperor Tianqi said:  The first time he was fined was the salary of the secretary of the Ming Dynasty Administration College. This time he was fined the salary of the secretary of the Ming Military Academy!  " The ministers couldn't help but sneered. You know, Ming officials only received one salary no matter how many positions they held. The emperor's salary was basically equivalent to no punishment. Because he did not receive the salary of the two academies, Zhu Youcheng could get the salary of the Ministry of War  You can also get the salary of the right minister, the salary of the imperial guard commander, and even the salary of the bachelor of Longtuge. "No way, who can give Zhu Youcheng more official positions? If you have the ability, your Majesty, you can stop all Zhu Youcheng's salary"  I guess you won't be able to bear it. (To be continued) PS: This is today's update
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