The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 229 The Rise of the Southwest

The remaining officials felt extremely uncomfortable hearing that the offending officials were being dragged out for public trial. However, no matter what, these were all officials appointed by the imperial court, being dragged to the market and pointed at by a group of ordinary people. These officials couldn't help but feel a sense of shared sorrow.

At this moment, an official stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, although these officials have committed crimes and we should not say anything, they are, after all, officials appointed by the court and of noble status. How can they be humiliated by the common people? Please give them some pointers and preserve their last bit of dignity!"

Upon hearing this, many officials in the court stood up.

It's not that I'm thinking about these people; it's just that I'm worried that one day they might do the same thing and end up like them.

For scholars, face is the most important thing; if they lose everything else, they lose everything else too.

But once they lose face, even if their family prospers again, they will probably find it hard to hold their heads high. That's the worst part.

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered: "What? Do you all think this is inappropriate, that it doesn't give you scholars any face?"

"These people haven't even left the people a way to survive, so what right do they have to ask me to save face for them?"

Zhu Xiong Ying took out a notebook from the table, which greatly surprised everyone, because this was the Great Ming Code. Since the Great Ming Code was completed, few people have paid attention to these things. They knew very well that these things were only used to restrict those things.

Ordinary people.

For these officials, the significance of this famous place was negligible.

But now that Zhu Zhixin has brought out his things, everyone is puzzled, wondering if he is a true gentleman.

What are you all up to? "You are all probably familiar with this Great Ming Code. I would like to ask how many of you know all the contents of this Great Ming Code?"

Everyone was stunned after hearing this, wondering what Zhu Xiong Ying meant. "Most officials in the world today don't care about the Great Ming Code and act arrogantly. Today I want to tell the people that the government keeps its word, and the Great Ming Code is even more reliable!"

"Where is the Minister of Justice?"

At this moment, Hu Zhen stepped forward: "Your subject is here!"

"I command you to begin rewriting the Great Ming Code from this moment forward. Anyone who dares to outwardly comply but inwardly disobey will be executed!"

At this moment, a spy from the Western Depot hurriedly picked up a slip of paper and handed it to Zhu Xiong Ying through a eunuch standing nearby.

Zhu Xiong Ying frowned upon seeing the contents, then handed it to Crown Prince Zhu Biao, who was standing nearby.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao was greatly surprised: "What?"

The court officials were all curious about what had happened.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at the assembled ministers below and asked, "Where is the Minister of Personnel?"

Minister of Personnel Zhan Tong stepped forward: "Your subject is here!"

"I command you to immediately determine the new officials. If there are not enough officials, select from the Hanlin Academy and promote from among the lower-level officials. Anyone with ability and morality is eligible. This selection should be done with extra care. Do you understand?"

Minister of Personnel Zhan Tong inwardly groaned. The Ministry of Personnel was arguably the most prestigious of the six ministries, but it also had a great deal of work to do. No matter which official made a mistake, they would all bear responsibility.

"That's even more true now," he said.

"I obey!"

After all the court officials had left.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Xiong Ying with a face full of surprise: "I never expected that Father Emperor would actually return. We didn't even know about this!" Zhu Xiong Ying had not expected this either.

"Now that Grandfather has returned, it's safer to stay in Yingtian Prefecture. However, it seems that Grandfather doesn't intend for us to know about these things, so we might as well pretend we don't know!"

"I will secretly send people to protect my grandfather's safety!"

At this time in the southwest region, King Ayushiridara of Liang was looking at the map in front of him with a great headache.

Originally, this southwestern region was his private domain.

After the fall of the Yuan Dynasty, he remained in this place and became a powerful local lord who controlled a vast territory.

After all, their family has been running this place for generations, and no one can match their control over it.

However, the imperial court has now sent a new person here, namely Marquis Mu Ying of Xiping.

When it comes to fighting, Mu Ying is indeed quite skilled. In several battles, he was defeated one after another, which made him very frustrated.

I thought that even if I couldn't defeat them, my elite troops could hold out for a while longer. Who would have thought they would be so easily defeated?

At this time, in Dali City in the southwest, a woman appeared in this place. She was none other than Boyalunhaibie, who had been missing for a long time. Several guards led Boyalunhaibie to a residence.

"Princess, do we really want to cooperate with Prince Liang?"

"Over the years, the Prince of Liang has been hoarding his military power and no longer cares about the affairs of the court. I am worried that the Prince of Liang will not attack the Ming Dynasty for the sake of the court!"

"Moreover, I've heard that Marquis Mu Ying of Xiping is extremely capable in battle. During this period, the King of Liang has suffered repeated defeats, and he only has less than 80,000 troops under his command. I'm afraid he won't be able to play a significant role!"

Upon hearing this, Boyarun Hai felt extremely depressed.

When he was originally assigned to Yingtian Prefecture, he was thinking about how to infiltrate Zhu Xiong Ying's residence and assassinate him.

Before he could do any of these things, the scouts' activities were discovered, and he had no choice but to flee. When he reached the south, he was surrounded and intercepted by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and finally he could only escape to this southwestern region.

"I can only do my best. My biggest worry right now is whether my aunt will run into trouble in Yingtian Prefecture!"

"No matter what, we must stir up the situation in the southwest. Only when the southwest is in chaos will the court's attention be focused here, and we can take this opportunity to return to Yingtian Prefecture to continue our mission!"

The person beside her nodded, then asked, "Princess, shall we send someone directly to contact Ayushiridara?"

Bo Yalunhai shook his head: "We barely escaped the pursuit of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. We shouldn't be making any big moves now. This southwest region is where the Embroidered Uniform Guard has the weakest infiltration. The most urgent thing now is to understand the situation in this area before making any plans. Otherwise, wouldn't we be blind with our eyes open?"

"As for King Liang, he's not having an easy time either. As long as I let slip a little about my arrival here, he'll definitely come looking for me without me having to say anything more!"

"I'm very confident," said Boya Lunhai.

After everyone left, a figure appeared in his mind, and that person was Zhu Xiong Ying.

This person, who is even younger than me, has accomplished such a great feat at such a young age, and has even annihilated the scouts and military forces that my father had worked so hard to build. He is truly despicable.

If such a person were allowed to continue living, it would be a nightmare for the Great Yuan Dynasty. Thinking of this, he angrily said, "Zhu Xiong Ying, wash your neck and wait! Your life belongs to this princess!"

(End of this chapter)