My subjects are too rebellious!

The war horses rushed towards the south of the Yangtze River with thunderous hooves, never stopping along the way, and three war horses took turns to ride.

Hu Liu didn't bring many people this time, only three thousand.

But they only dealt with the students. As for the noble families? Would they dare to show up?

As soon as he shows his head, he will be killed in seconds.

Hu Liu spurred his horse and led the three thousand Snow Dragon Riders at a gallop.

The strong horses trampled the ground, making thunder-like sounds of hooves.

Finally, they arrived in Jiangnan, only to encounter the scene of students besieging the government office.

Zhang Juzheng and Wang Anshi were having a headache at the moment. These students were shouting slogans of the previous emperor's ancestral system, and they did not dare to risk the wrath of the world by arresting them.

Hu Liu, however, had no scruples at all. He widened his eyes, stunned for a moment, then swung the whip in his hand violently. The warhorse's front hooves had just been raised, and then Hu Liu loudly shouted at the students to retreat.

"Get out!"

The voice was majestic and deafening.

The majestic and domineering appearance stunned all the students and they became quiet instantly.

They were suppressed by Hu Liu's momentum and took a few steps back.

The people around who were watching the excitement also hurriedly stepped back, fearing that they would be implicated.

"Alas, it looks like His Majesty has been alarmed!"

"More than that! Look, they are all cavalrymen. Look at those horses, they are all top-notch war horses!"

"So, these students are going to be unlucky?"

"I don't think so. These are all disciples of saints."

"So what if he is a disciple of a saint? Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven!"

“…”

The common people were talking in low voices on the side, but Hu Liu was sitting on his warhorse, looking down at the group of Confucian scholars.

Behind Hu Liu, the Great Snow Dragon Riders quickly surrounded these students. They were holding weapons and had solemn expressions.

At this moment, these Confucian scholars felt the threat of death.

Thinking of the previous fortress...their faces turned pale instantly. They didn't dare to surround the government office anymore, let alone say a word of rebuttal.

These are the evildoers who really dare to take action!

Hu Liu watched the Confucian scholars quiet down. He glanced around and then looked at Zhang Juzheng and Wang Anshi who walked out of the government office, as well as Wen Yi, the governor of Jiangnan who followed them.

"Your Majesty has a decree!"

After Hu Liu stabilized the situation, his voice was clearly heard throughout the street.

Wow...

On the entire street, everyone, whether they were common people, students, or people in the government office, all knelt down.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims..."

"Students are not allowed to make suggestions on any ills of the military and civilians. Students are not allowed to defend their instructors' teachings based on their own strengths. Students are not allowed to file complaints on behalf of others, except when close relatives are wronged."

"Students are not allowed to make suggestions on matters concerning the interests of the military and the people. If there are any matters concerning the interests of the military and the people, the relevant officials, the wise men in the opposition, the brave men with lofty ideals, the simple farmers, the merchants and the skilled workers are all allowed to make suggestions, and no one is allowed to stop them. Only students are not allowed to make suggestions! This is my order!"

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Wen Yidao, the governor of Jiangnan, is ignorant of etiquette, lazy and unpracticed, and has no regard for etiquette. He is dismissed from office and will never be employed again in this life. I hope you will sincerely repent in the future. This is my decree!"

After hearing Hu Liu's words, the faces of these students changed.

Wen Yidao's face turned blue and purple in an instant. He looked at Zhang Juzheng and the other man, trembling and unable to utter a word. He just looked at the people in the distance with anger in his eyes that was almost bursting out.

However, those people looked at him fearlessly. As soon as their eyes met, Wen Yida suddenly thought of something.

He quickly lowered his head, not daring to show any dissatisfaction.

As an official and a governor of a place, he couldn't resist these people, not to mention that he was no longer an official but an ordinary citizen. If he made them unhappy...

He didn't dare to think about what would happen.

"The court has ordered that you all disperse immediately! Those who disobey the order will be stripped of their titles and will never be employed again!"

The students stood there in a daze. Although they were dissatisfied, they did not dare to disobey the court's order.

These eight words, "strip your honor and never employ again," are more effective than any other words. What's more, they were said by the emperor, so they must be true and no one can change them.

At this moment, several of the Confucian scholars inadvertently looked in a distant direction. Hu Liu keenly caught this scene and he also looked in that direction.

Just a glance.

When the aristocratic families saw this scene, they were terrified.

If we were to say who they are most afraid of right now, it would naturally be the Great Snow Dragon Riders.

They have always considered themselves to be a thorn in the side of the imperial court, and have been arrogant and domineering in oppressing the people, but at the same time they believe that the world would be in chaos without them, so they are fearless.

You know, those forts were breached by force, and they didn't give them a chance to speak. They killed all the people from the noble families...

No one is not afraid of death.

The more someone enjoys unparalleled rights, the less he wants to die.

This is the case with those who survived from these aristocratic families.

This is a force they cannot contend with right now.

At this time, Hu Liu continued to read the imperial edict: "The aristocratic families in the Jiangnan region must pay taxes on time, otherwise they will be severely punished according to the law!"

After hearing this, the noble families were speechless for a moment.

At this moment, they already knew how firm the emperor's will was.

At the same time, they are also silently looking forward to...

I hope that the north can take action quickly, that the imperial army can return with a great victory, and that things in the capital can proceed smoothly.

But it was also at this moment that no one could stop the implementation of the new policy in the entire Jiangnan region.

Zhang Juzheng and Wang Anshi also let go and did it boldly.

After all, they have the Snow Dragon Riders behind them, so what are they afraid of?

Anyone who dares to show their head will be killed in seconds.

........

Wu Zhengxiang walked carefully into the study room of the Qianqing Palace, bowed his head and began to organize the documents on the table.

He was the emperor's personal eunuch, responsible for handling many daily chores.

Qin Chuan has been busy dealing with the war in the north these days, and his desk is piled with memorials and documents.

While Wu Zhengxiang was sorting and organizing, he silently prayed for the emperor's success.

After completing the task, Wu Zhengxiang returned to his classroom.

A group of young eunuchs were already waiting there. The moment Wu Zhengxiang entered the room, a young eunuch who had prepared hot water immediately came forward and helped him wash his face and hands.

Because eunuchs often expose themselves, they have a strange smell on their bodies.

Therefore, they were very concerned about personal hygiene, not to mention the people around the emperor, who could not have any smell on their bodies, otherwise if they made His Majesty unhappy, the consequences would be...

The young eunuchs surrounded Wu Zhengxiang and began to flatter him: "Master Wu, you have worked hard!"

"You are our godfather, we are willing to serve you!"