When the emperor comes to modern times, history collapses!

Many ministers returned to the court meeting place with their bellies as round as if they were pregnant for several months, and they walked unsteadily.

They stood quietly with trepidation in their hearts, waiting for Lao Zhu's final judgment.

Time passed by minute by minute, and just when everyone was anxious, Zhu Gang and Zhu Di finally appeared in the hall.

Zhu Gang walked with firm steps and head held high towards the dragon throne, which symbolized supreme power, and sat on it steadily.

Zhu Gang quickly scanned the entire room, and when his eyes fell on the bulging bellies of the ministers, he was slightly stunned. Then he quickly rubbed his eyes, as if he wanted to confirm that what he saw was not an illusion.

"My dear ministers, you...what's going on with you? Why have you all become like this?" Zhu Gang asked with a look of astonishment on his face.

When the ministers heard the emperor's question, they looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.

You can't just say that everyone is preparing to go to the underworld together and have a big meal before leaving.

After a while, several ministers responded cautiously:
"Your Majesty, I am fine."

"Your Majesty, today's imperial meal is extremely delicious. I accidentally ate too much."

"Your Majesty, please don't blame me. I haven't tasted such delicious food for a long time. I couldn't resist and ate a little more. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

However, the minister's mind was obviously not on Zhu Gang.

I saw that Lao Zhu had not shown up yet.

One of the more courageous ministers could not help but ask: "Your Majesty, may I ask the old man Taizu?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang raised his lips slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said slowly: "My father has been busy with affairs recently and has no time to attend today's court meeting."

Upon hearing this, the ministers, who had been on edge, felt as if a long drought had finally brought rain, and a surge of ecstasy suddenly surged in their hearts.

Old Zhu didn’t show up!

This undoubtedly made everyone secretly breathe a sigh of relief, because it meant that they had temporarily escaped a disaster that could have been life-threatening.

As long as everyone can be cautious and tread carefully when doing things from now on and avoid making the same mistake again, then this matter may disappear like a passing cloud, and no one will mention it or investigate it again.

After all, the current Ming Dynasty during the Zhengde period is indeed very different from the Hongwu period of the past.

If we still use the extremely strict laws of the Hongwu Ming Dynasty to deal with current affairs, I am afraid that none of the ministers present will be spared.

If Zhu Gang really carried out his orders so ruthlessly, the entire Zhengde Ming Dynasty court would instantly fall into chaos, and might even be paralyzed.

Thinking of this, the ministers, who had been worried and nervous, finally felt a little relieved.

And when they recalled the ministers who were forcibly dragged away this morning, they couldn't help but feel emotional.

Among these people, some are extremely corrupt and bribe-taking people, while others are shameless villains who form cliques and factions for personal gain.

They have long been notorious among the people, and their notoriety is known to everyone.

Being dragged to Caishikou can be regarded as removing the cancer from the Ming Dynasty.

At this moment and place, those ministers who had gone through all the twists and turns and were lucky enough to survive realized as if they had just woken up from a dream that everything they had experienced this morning was actually just a carefully planned drama of killing the chicken to scare the monkey.

However, this time, the number of people who were treated as “chickens” and slaughtered was astonishing!
Although there are speculations now, no one can deny that the results produced by such a thundering measure are extremely significant.

All the remaining ministers were terrified.

I couldn't help but sigh that Taizu was even more terrifying than what was recorded in history books, and I couldn't help but feel sympathy for the officials during the Hongwu period.

Zhu Gang's eyes were like those of an eagle, slowly and steadily scanning the entire court.

His eyes are extremely sharp, as if he can see through everyone's inner world.

Any slight movement of the ministers could not escape his eyes. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a very faint and barely noticeable smile.

Didn't speak.

Everyone present knew what was going on clearly, and they all understood each other tacitly.

The court meeting continued in an orderly manner.

Since the formidable Zhu Yuanzhang was not here, the ministers' tense nerves gradually relaxed.

In order to fully demonstrate their abilities and values ​​in front of the new emperor Zhu Gang, so as to avoid having to appear in Caishikou one day, they all tried their best to perform better.

As for the series of policies proposed by Zhu Gang, as long as the demands were not absurd or too outrageous, the ministers would hardly express any opposition.

Zhu Gang, who had originally been prepared to experience the full experience of being scolded by so many ministers, felt helpless and felt that he had worked in vain for a whole night.

Returning to the imperial study, Zhu Gang couldn't help but think of the relevant information that Zhu Ming had given him before.

At the beginning of the Zhengde Ming Dynasty, in addition to the highly respected minister Li Dongyang, there were also two important ministers, Liu Jian and Xie Qian, who stood shoulder to shoulder with him and jointly supported this country.

Back then, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian were all important cabinet members during the reign of Emperor Xiaozong. They each possessed unique talents, and they had a tacit understanding with each other, working closely together and wholeheartedly assisting Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youtang.

It is also because of this that they worked together and successfully created the glorious era of "Hongzhi Restoration" that is highly praised.

At that time, there was a saying among the people praising the three of them: "Li Gong is good at planning, Liu Gong is decisive, and Xie Gong is particularly eloquent."

What this means is that Li Dongyang is resourceful and good at planning; Liu Jian is wise and decisive, and can make decisions on the spot at critical moments; and Xie Qian is praised for his outstanding eloquence and oratory.

These three people are full of knowledge and have a wealth of learning!
Although all three are extremely talented, their personalities are slightly different.

Liu Jian and Xie Qian were both upright and resolute, hating evil and not tolerating even a grain of sand in their eyes. Whether facing the emperor's mistakes or the misconduct of ministers or eunuchs, they were not afraid and dared to stand up and speak out, even if it offended the powerful.

After Zhu Houzhao ascended the throne, he doted on and trusted the "Eight Tigers" group of eunuchs headed by Liu Jin.

From then on, Zhu Houzhao indulged in sensual pleasures all day long, forgetting about state affairs, causing the government to become increasingly neglected.

Seeing this situation, Liu Jian and Xie Qian were extremely anxious, and were restless like ants on a hot pan.

They knew very well that the actions of Liu Jin and his cronies had seriously threatened the stability of the country and the dignity of the court. If decisive measures were not taken to stop them, the consequences would be disastrous.

After careful consideration, the two decided to write a letter to the emperor to make frank suggestions. In this earnest and righteous memorial, Liu Jian and Xie Qian elaborated in detail on the various crimes of Liu Jin and others and the great harm they had caused to the party, the country and the society.

We strongly urge the Emperor to act decisively, eradicate this evil force that is harming the country and the people, reorganize the government, restore political clarity and justice, and allow the people of the world to live and work in peace.

However, to everyone's surprise, Zhu Houzhao not only turned a deaf ear to their loyal advice, but even did the opposite and promoted Liu Jin to the position of eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department.

After that, Zhu Houzhao turned a blind eye and a deaf ear to Liu Jin's reckless behavior, and completely allowed him to act tyrannically in the court.

Faced with the emperor's incompetence and Liu Jin's growing arrogance, Liu Jian and Xie Qian did not become discouraged or retreat.

They persisted in making repeated appeals, but each effort fell on deaf ears and received no response.

In the end, the two frustrated men angrily decided to resign from their official positions and return to their hometown.

Liu Jian and Xie Qian did not live a peaceful life after returning to their hometown.

Because they had once firmly opposed Liu Jin, they were subjected to Liu Jin's crazy revenge.

Liu Jin falsely accused them of forming a clique for personal gain and being treacherous officials and villains in the court, and ordered that all their titles and honors be stripped away.

From then on, these two former loyal ministers and generals could only stay at home and lead a hard and lonely life.

Fortunately, Liu Jin took into account the two men's past reputation and did not kill them.

In contrast, only Li Dongyang still held on to the court. But this was not because Li Dongyang coveted power and status, but because he had repeatedly requested to resign and retire, but was never approved.

According to statistics, Li Dongyang resigned as many as 20 times in total. Except for the last one, the previous 19 resignations were ruthlessly rejected by Zhu Houzhao.

Such a situation is extremely rare, and it can be said that Li Dongyang is unique.

After a period of getting along with each other, Zhu Gang gradually discovered Li Dongyang's outstanding talent and excellent ability.

At the same time, I can't help but think of the upright and capable Liu Jian and Xie Qian.

Zhu Gang sent people to find Liu Jian and Xie Qian, hoping to invite them to return to the court to serve.

After resigning.

Liu Jian and Xie Qian were somewhat disappointed with Zhu Houzhao, but they still cared about the court and kept a close eye on its developments.

Learn about the changes in the court.

The two were shocked and very excited.

The legendary Ming Dynasty Emperor Taizu Taizong arrived in our dynasty, and Taizu's third son, Prince Gong of Jin Zhu Gang, became the new emperor.

In the blink of an eye, all eight tigers were killed.

One battle swept across the northern desert.

Rectify the court with thundering force.

Let the two see hope.

However, it was the two of them who took the initiative to resign in the first place, and now they have to shamelessly ask to go back, which is really embarrassing.

Just when the two were wondering whether to ask their good friend Li Dongyang to say a few words, they never expected that Zhu Gang would take the lead and send an envoy to invite them.

What was even more surprising was that the person who came this time was Zhu Ming, who made Liu Jian and Xie Qian very curious!
Zhu Ming stared at the two old men in front of him with suspicion, and asked puzzledly: "Didn't we say three times to ask and three times to decline? Why did you two agree to it so quickly?"

Hearing this, Liu Jian and Xie Qian were stunned and secretly complained in their hearts: Do you think we don't want to? We also want to put on airs and make excuses a few times? But the problem is that you are not from this dynasty. What if you don't know the rules of humility here? As soon as we refuse, you turn around and run back to tell His Majesty that we don't want to come out of the mountains, then who can we go to for justice!

Xie Qian hurriedly explained with a smile: "The prince personally invited me, which is a great honor for me. How dare we be ungrateful and ungrateful?"

Zhu Ming shook his head helplessly, unable to watch the good show.

Zhu Gang was prepared to be politely rejected. If these two people were really hard to convince, he would have to ask the fourth son Zhu Di to come over with their list of ten clans so that they could take a closer look to see if there were any omissions.

Although this method is cruel, it often produces miraculous effects.

In this way, the "Three Sages of Emperor Xiaozong of Ming Dynasty" - Liu Jian, Xie Qian and Li Dongyang, who had gradually faded out of people's sight, gathered together again.

They became the three most capable ministers under Zhu Gang, and together assisted Zhu Gang in achieving earth-shaking achievements.

The Zhengde Ming Dynasty began to develop vigorously.

When Zhu Ming had nothing to do, he would go to other dynasties to take a look.

In the magnificent palace of the Qin Dynasty, Zheng Ge was wearing gorgeous clothes and sitting on a comfortable and soft sofa.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at the huge world map hanging on the wall in front of him. He seemed to be lost in thought and did not move at all for a long time.

The world map was a bit crudely drawn, with some areas being very detailed and others being completely blank.

And there is an area among them, which is marked by a particularly bright and eye-catching color. There is no doubt that this area is the vast territory owned by the current Qin Dynasty.

At this moment, a figure appeared quietly behind Brother Zheng. "Brother Zheng, what are you thinking about?" the person asked softly.

Zheng Ge suddenly came back to his senses and answered almost subconsciously: "I am thinking about how to conquer the world in one fell swoop and make the whole world belong to the rule of Qin!" However, as soon as he said this, he immediately realized something, drew out the Tai'a sword, turned his head and looked at the person who came, and scolded: "Can't you make some noise every time you show up? You appear so quietly like this, it will really scare people to death!"

Zhu Ming chuckled, scratched his head, and continued, "Brother Zheng is indeed ambitious to conquer the world, but based on the current level of technology in Daqin, it may be difficult to effectively govern those places that are far away in a short period of time. Oh, by the way, I saw that there are various colors marked on this map. The area around Daqin is mostly light red, but this place is pitch black. I wonder what this means?"

Hearing this, Zheng Ge's face darkened and he snorted coldly: "Humph, there is nothing special about this place. It's just a place where Chinese characters are not used and Chinese is not spoken."

After saying this, a barely perceptible cold light flashed in Zheng Ge's eyes.

"What does Zheng-ge mean?"

Zheng Ge said coldly: "I am going to lead the army to educate them."

Zhu Ming was stunned for a moment: "It's just a fight with a small tribe, there's no need to watch for so long, right?"

Brother Zheng nodded and said, "Xiao Zhu, look at our Great Qin territory. It is several times larger than before, but there is one thing that is not so good. It lacks oil." (End of this chapter)