The First Tyrant of Daxia

Those who were thrown into prison were headed by the Minister of Rites, the Grand Historian and others.

From the army to the state capitals, about two hundred people were involved.

And this is just the important ones.

Qin Yun took a look and said coldly: "All those implicated in the rebellion will be beheaded in public, and their families will be expelled from the imperial capital and sent to the border, never to return."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Qi Yong bowed.

This time, no one came out to oppose Qin Yun.

The newly promoted Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Huang Dao, stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue and the Imperial Guards have joined forces to search the residences of the traitors overnight, and have found countless gold, silver, and jewelry, as well as land deeds and real estate..."

Qin Yun raised his eyebrows: "About how many?"

"At least two million taels of silver, and a lot of good farmland and food, enough to rival the total of all the people in the imperial capital."

Qin Yun snorted, "How much money did a bunch of treacherous officials embezzle from the imperial court? This amount of money must be just the tip of the iceberg. Keep investigating! Don't let any of them go. All the money found will be put into the national treasury."

"Yes!" Huang Dao nodded and retreated.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report." Wei Zheng stood up.

"Speak." Qin Yun said.

"There are too many ministers and interests behind the traitor Wang Wei, such as the Taiyuan Wang family, how should they be dealt with?"

"Not long ago, aristocratic families from all over the country distanced themselves from Wang Wei and paid tributes of a lot of money and grain..."

Wei Zheng frowned, obviously very confused about this matter.

If you don't turn a blind eye, things will become infinitely more serious.

Qin Yun also understood this truth, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Pass on my imperial decree, saying that for those who are not seriously implicated, see if their performance can satisfy me."

"If I am satisfied, I will not pursue it."

Wei Zheng nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I have carefully selected a group of talented people from the three major academies, who can fill the current void in the court."

"Present it." Qin Yun said.

A list was placed on his desk.

The leader is Gu Chuntang, and there are also some famous scholars from all over the country, who are currently studying in the three major academies.

Qin Yun nodded: "Okay, let these people come to my imperial study this afternoon to meet me. In addition, my dear ministers, do you have any opinions on my appointment of these people?"

The ministers looked at each other and said in unison, "Your Majesty, we have no objection."

Seeing this, a satisfied smile appeared on Qin Yun's face. This feeling of the supremacy of imperial power was so good, and it was the final word.

His gaze rested on Zhao Heng again: "Master Zhao, what are the actions of your Ministry of War?"

Zhao Heng immediately came out, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, in the battle last night, the Jinwu Guard and the Central Army Camp were almost half destroyed."

"Qinglongwei and other places also suffered heavy casualties. It will probably take more than a day or two to recover."

Qin Yun frowned: "The soldiers who surrendered from the Jinwu Guards and the Central Army Camp will be sent to the border to open up wasteland and farm. They are no longer allowed to be used!"

"Also, pass on my imperial decree to recruit men from all over Daxia and reorganize the army. The Central Army Camp will be changed to the Divine Machine Camp, and the Jinwu Guard will be changed to the Imperial Guard!"

Zhao Heng smiled bitterly and said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, it takes money to reorganize the army..."

Qin Yun looked at Huang calmly and said, "Why, is the Ministry of Revenue unwilling to allocate funds again?"

Huang Dao was so frightened that his whole body went limp. He knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I didn't do that. It's just..."

"Just what?!" Qin Yun stared.

"Your Majesty, I feel that the reorganization of the army may have to wait." Wei Zheng suddenly stood up with a serious expression.

Qin Yun pinched his brows, wondering why this old man was there.

"Lord Wei, please tell me why?" he said helplessly.

Wei Zheng raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, the tax burden in various places is too great, and the people have many complaints. I think the court should appropriately relax some taxes."

"We should try to use the money in the treasury as effectively as possible, otherwise we may end up with an empty treasury again in the future."

Hearing this, Qin Yun remained silent.

This tyrant is not that tyrant. He does not want to be mean to the people.

"Then, let's put the reconstruction of the army on hold for now. I will think of a good solution. The money will first be used to stabilize the people and take care of their livelihood."

Upon hearing this, all civil and military officials knelt down.

He said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty is wise and wise. We thank you on behalf of the people of the world!"

Qin Yun waved his hand and said, "My dear ministers, Wang Wei's followers have just been eliminated, and the court is in tatters. I hope you can be more patient and strive to restore Daxia to its vitality as soon as possible."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

All the ministers were full of fighting spirit and said they were in favor.

Among these people, there are those who are devoted to the country and those who are opportunistic.

Qin Yun's mind was as clear as a mirror, but he didn't want to kill them all. As long as these guys didn't make mistakes on major issues, it would be fine.

After a moment of silence, he warned: "The blood of Taiji Palace has not yet been shed. I hope you can remember Wang Wei's lesson. Those who dare to rebel will lose their heads and their families will be destroyed!"

The last eight words were deafening.

The ministers trembled, their eyes filled with awe, and they knelt down and shouted, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Now that Wang Wei has fallen, they really dare not make trouble anymore.

Qin Yun sorted out his thoughts and thought about what else he had not explained.

"Ministry of Justice, Imperial Clan Temple, search for the criminal Wang Min with all your strength. She stole my waist pendant last night and escaped from the palace during the chaos."

"I don't care what method you use, I want to see her within a month!"

Tang Ling, the Minister of Zongzheng Temple, and Qi Yong, the Minister of Punishment, both looked miserable and said, "Your Majesty, we obey your order."

Qin Yun slapped his forehead and said, "There are so many things I want to say in my mind that I even forgot about this."

"My dear ministers, you have done a great job in saving me last night. I must reward you!"

"Later, I will have Eunuch Xi issue an imperial decree to confer rewards. Every rebel will have to pay a price. Likewise, every person who saves the emperor must be rewarded!"

"The reward for being a marquis is no less!"

Hearing this, the solemn faces of the ministers below finally broke into smiles.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

"We will swear allegiance to your majesty until death!"

It took three hours to go through the morning court and explain various things.

This was the first time Qin Yun had to deal with so many things. The collapse of Wang Wei Group left too many problems behind.

Important decisions have not yet been made and will have to wait until the next cabinet is promoted.

Have an early morning meeting.

The imperial palace quickly issued an imperial decree to inform the people.

One is to announce the execution of those who rebelled as a warning to others.

The second is to announce rewards for meritorious officials.

Xiao Jian was conferred the title of Duke of the Warring States, Yan Zhong was conferred the title of second-rank General Huwei, and Zhao Heng was conferred the title of marquis, which was hereditary.

Many people were also rewarded, and the worst of them were promoted and made rich.

As soon as the news came out, the whole country was shocked!

To start a rebellion is such a terrible thing.

The morning court session ended.

Qin Yun did not dare to rest and immediately summoned some talented people from the three major academies.

We must get ahead of time and put capable people into office, otherwise the turmoil in Daxia will continue and the people's complaints will only grow.

In the imperial study, thirty-two incorruptible scholars came to meet the emperor.

When they saw Qin Yun's true face, most people were shocked.

"Qin...Xiaobu, Master Qin?"

Gu Chuntang's eyes were full of shock and disbelief.

That tyrant and that immortal poet, Qin Xiaobu, who spoke like a saint, were actually the same person?!

"What? You don't recognize me?" Qin Yun said with a smile, and he found it very funny to see everyone's jaws dropped to the ground.