Almost everyone involved in the judicial system was summoned by the emperor overnight.
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty."
"Liu Yusi, you should discuss with those present how to deal with the officials involved in this case. What I want is not how to deal with those people this time, but a complete legal system. If this happens in Hangzhou as well, how should it be dealt with, and how should we prevent it from happening in Chang'an as well!"
"The emperor is wise and sagacious. He governs the country by law and can make the world submit to him."
Zhao Huan frowned and said solemnly, "But a serious illness requires drastic measures. We've finally managed to bring down grain prices, and if they get out of control, the capital city of Tokyo will collapse. So, what do you think we should do with those people?"
Zhang Shuye said, "I believe that he should be dismissed from his post and exiled to Jiaozhou."
Zhang Shaoze, however, argued: "Your Majesty, I believe he should be executed!"
Liu Yanzong immediately said, "I also believe he should be executed!"
Zhao Huan nodded, interrupting Zhang Shuye to continue: "All officials of trading companies involved with the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce shall be executed! In addition, all those who have been inflating rents and land prices shall be dragged out and beheaded!"
Taking advantage of the fact that the legal system in this area was not yet perfect, Zhao Huan first swiftly killed a group of people.
"Liu Yanzong! Xie Dahai!"
"Your subject is here!"
"You two must immediately investigate Hangzhou, Chang'an, Youzhou, and other places. If you find any such cases, you will be executed without exception!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After saying this, Zhao Huan looked at Zhang Shuye and smiled, "Prime Minister Zhang, since the legal system is not yet perfect, I have made a decision to prevent the situation from escalating."
Zhang Shuye inwardly groaned. The emperor killed people like flies, as if they were nothing. He knew that further persuasion would be useless, so he could only say, "Your Majesty, I will draft the Commercial Law of the Great Song Dynasty as soon as possible and submit it to Your Majesty."
"Very well!" Zhao Huan said, "You must all assist Minister Zhang in perfecting the commercial laws of the Song Dynasty. I cannot wait any longer!"
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