Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

Before Qin Hui could finish speaking,

Zhai Ruwen then turned and left.

The relationship between the master and apprentice completely broke down.

Wen Huanzhang left Daqing Hall with a happy smile.

He felt relieved.

As long as you have a good relationship with the emperor

He felt that everything could be ignored.

Zhai Ruwen asked, puzzled, "Doesn't the Prime Minister think the sentence is still too harsh?"

Wen Huanzhang said, "Five degrees of mourning for the father's family, two degrees for the mother's family, and one degree for the wife's family."

"And those of different surnames and women will not be executed,"

"We've already killed far fewer people."

"Next, we will compile the 'Great Ming Code'."

"We could add another sentence,"

"Those who report crimes and perform meritorious service will be innocent, even if they are from the same clan."

"Regardless of the degree of kinship, it will ultimately result in the extermination of three generations of their clan."

Zhai Ruwen said,

"Throughout history, only tyrants have exterminated entire clans."

Chapter 1851 The Emperor Who Chooses Sides

Wen Huanzhang muttered, "The sword of 'three barbarian tribes' hangs over our heads."

"It may also make some corrupt people restrain themselves."

"In truth, it's not a bad thing."

Zhai Ruwen said, "I'm afraid the emperor will be leading troops year-round."

"He has been too influenced by martial arts habits."

"The matter of exterminating an entire clan,"

"They just got used to it as they went along with it."

"I wonder how many innocent people will die then."

Zhao Yuan wasn't afraid of frightening the candidates.

They even started the extermination of the entire clan the day before the imperial examination.

One head after another,

After being nitrated,

It was hung on the city tower for public display.

A soldier was still standing below the city wall.

He shouted loudly every 15 minutes.

Pointing to those severed heads, he said,

"Made-up coins illegally are tantamount to treason,"

"It means the extermination of their entire clan,"

“When you go back, you must tell your family and neighbors this well.”

"These heads are only hanging there for half a month,"

"They will be taken to other prefectures and counties."

"The emperor said he wanted to display the head throughout the entire country,"

"Let all the people of the world know,"

"The trade in counterfeit currency is unacceptable!"

Some people entering and leaving the city gates,

I hadn't noticed what was above my head.

After hearing what the sergeant said,

He quickly looked up.

He was so frightened that his soul almost left his body.

Damn, it's packed with heads!

The soldier laughed and said, "Don't be afraid."

"This isn't all hanging up yet,"

"There are just too many heads."

This exceptionally lenient version of the extermination of three clans

It also brought an unexpected benefit.

A prominent family in the capital region who had once been powerful figures in the old Song Dynasty.

Terrified by the emperor.

They all voluntarily separated and migrated.

They quickly sold off fixed assets at bargain prices.

Some of the clansmen were relocated to Shaanxi and Shandong.

The situation in these two provinces has stabilized.

It's far from Kaifeng.

Moreover, land prices are cheap after war.

It is very suitable for newcomers to settle down.

Some people even went to Jingzhou and Xiangyang to reclaim swampy land.

Because the swamps there are free.

Taxes may be reduced or exempted during the first few years of land reclamation.

.....

"Your Majesty, this kind of thing only needs to happen once,"

Wen Huanzhang advised,

"At the last two court assemblies, the way the officials looked at you was strange."

"Fear far outweighed respect."

Zhao Yuan rolled his eyes.

"You think I enjoy killing people for fun?"

"In just one year, the territory has expanded several times over,"

“They appointed countless officials from the old dynasty.”

"Corrupt and lawless individuals are everywhere,"

"The Inspectorate simply can't handle the investigation,"

"Now they even dare to counterfeit silver coins,"

"How can we keep them in check without exterminating their entire clan?"

"They were spoiled by the old Song dynasty,"

"They don't take corruption seriously at all,"

"On the contrary, I feel that officials should take advantage of others,"

"They simply take corruption and bribery for granted!"

"take it easy."

Wen Huanzhang was also quite moved.

Zhao Yuan said, "You've really pushed me to the limit."

"Let Qin Hui also enter the Censorate."

"This guy's reputation in Shilin is ruined,"

“Give him a little hint and a benefit,”

"He can slaughter corrupt officials until rivers of blood flow."

"That's one way,"

"But it's best not to use this knife,"

"Cleaning up the officialdom is not something that can be done overnight."

.....

Due to the Ministry of Rites examination

The city gates will remain open during this period.

Li Gongmao carried a lantern and walked towards the city gate.

Beside him was his cousin, Li Gongjian.

Behind them were servants carrying their belongings.

"Made-upon-the-counter currency is tantamount to treason..."

The soldier at the city gate,

Suddenly, he shouted out.

Come again?

Li Gongmao felt speechless.

He's on his way to take the imperial examination.

They were even threatened by soldiers halfway there.

More than just one or two people entered the city at that moment.

More than ten candidates looked up in unison.

The head, swaying in the wind in the darkness, appeared as a shadowy figure.

Passing through the city gate,

Li Gongjian said in a low voice, "Brother, isn't exterminating three generations of their families going too far?"

"I've heard that even thirteen- or fourteen-year-old boys are beheaded."

Li Gongmao sighed, "Those who are too young should indeed not be killed."

This is also the point of criticism.

Many ministers made suggestions to the Ministry of Justice.

When compiling the "Great Ming Code",

The age of death penalty for those implicated should be raised.

For example, those under sixteen years old,

They can be exiled to the border regions.

There's really no need to exterminate them all.