"If Zhang Shun were to be executed by slow slicing, and you, as a cabinet minister, were to oversee the execution, it would go down in history." Zhu Youxiao laughed when he said this.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao knew in his heart that what these two people said was true, and what they found out definitely existed.

It's just that their attitudes were largely an act. As cabinet ministers, they've experienced the ups and downs of officialdom for decades. To be frank, they've definitely seen all this.

The reason they were so angry was simply to express their hatred for corrupt officials. Many of the things in it were for the emperor to see, to express their loyalty and to make him feel that they were loyal subjects.

However, Zhu Youxiao would not expose it, as this kind of acting was popular with the public.

Zhu Youxiao then asked, "How are the other officials of Jizhou Prefecture performing?"

"Birds of a feather," Huang Kezun said bluntly, "They're basically all in cahoots with Zhang Shun. Most of those who aren't have already been dismissed from office under various pretexts. There are also two who are on sick leave at home, presumably because they don't want to be in cahoots with him."

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "Then bring them back and see if they have any evidence."

"You must act quickly and urgently to provide a plan for the people. Also, prepare food and open warehouses outside the city as soon as possible. Xu Guangqi, mobilize the soldiers originally assigned to the Jeju Guard to help the people with disaster relief. I will also have Xu Xianchun of the Embroidered Uniform Guard cooperate with you, as will Chen Sihai of the Military Law Department under the General Staff Office."

"Let them work peacefully to relieve the disaster. If anyone dares to oppress the people, they will be dealt with according to military law. Jinyiwei will supervise the work. If anyone does not work hard, they will be severely punished."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will arrange it right away." Xu Guangqi agreed quickly.

"Also, those gentry involved in the lawsuit should be sentenced and their homes confiscated. Those who have hoarded grain should all be arrested and severely interrogated, forcing them to hand over all the grain."

"If you simply hoarded grain, you will be fined. If you commit other crimes, you will be severely punished."

When Zhu Youxiao said these words, his expression was calm and his tone was gentle, but every word determined the life and death of countless people, which made people shudder.