Although a single inspection in the capital cannot expose all corrupt officials, it is essential to uncover the bad apples and prevent them from having the opportunity to continue committing evil.

The Court of Judicial Review, the Censorate, and the Ministry of Justice naturally also needed to send people to participate. The three judicial departments did not only participate in joint trials for major cases, which is also a characteristic of imperial power and political power.

The Ministry of Justice was in charge of major judicial affairs, while the Court of Judicial Review became the body responsible for the reconsideration and exoneration of wrongful convictions. The Censorate not only had the power to supervise the judicial organs but also possessed the authority to submit important cases for approval and to make immediate decisions on minor matters.

The three judicial departments, to a certain extent, embody the characteristics of separation of powers and mutual checks and balances. This can also minimize the possibility of wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice, and prevent corrupt officials from taking advantage of loopholes.

The Ministry of Personnel is the first hurdle in this round of imperial examinations in the capital. Many people are concerned about the intensity of this examination and want to know how the emperor will punish offending officials.

Some of the nightmares and oppressive atmosphere of the Hongwu reign still lingered, and they certainly did not want such things to happen again, nor did they want Emperor Yingshi to pick up those harsh methods used by Emperor Hongwu.

Unfortunately, these people may be disappointed, because Emperor Ying Shi looks almost identical to Emperor Hongwu. The fact that the Three Judicial Offices intervened speaks volumes about the emperor's attitude.

However, the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Eastern Depot also sent people. Even though the emperor's decree was only to have them monitor and act as the emperor's eyes and ears, who would dare to really disregard them?

There was an immediate backlash in the court. Some officials quoted classical texts and spoke eloquently, hoping the emperor would rescind his decree. Unfortunately for them, their wish would not come true. The emperor could not simply let civil officials handle their own affairs. Even if not all of his henchmen were to be present, they should at least be supervising him.

There was nothing they could do; after all, Emperor Yingshi was just like Emperor Hongwu—somewhat harsh and suspicious at heart!

(End of this chapter)