Not only Kou Zhunren, but everyone else was shocked as well. They didn't expect that the emperor would actually say to arrest someone.
Even if you want the Fang family's land, you have to be roundabout and not take the people directly.
Doesn’t this count as robbery?
If this matter were to get out, it would not just be a question of reputation as to whether the emperor was a tyrant or not, but all other noble families would suffer.
Zhao Xin snorted indifferently, "What's wrong with that?
Previously, the Cui family was gathering troops in Cuiping Mountain with the intention of rebellion. Did the Fang family report it?"
When he said this, Kou Zhunren was stunned, then he understood what the emperor meant and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
He was not afraid that the emperor would use force against the Fang family, but he was afraid that the emperor would use force without any reason. Now that there is a reason, it doesn't matter.
He immediately shook his head without hesitation and said, "I need to ask the Supreme Court or Pingyang County about this, but I don't think they have, otherwise the court would not be so clueless.
However, I still do not recommend arresting him directly. In my opinion, it would be better for me and others to submit an impeachment petition. Tomorrow is the court meeting, and we can discuss the charges in public then. This way, it will be more legitimate!"
Zhao Xin thought about it, then shook his head and said, "No need. Harboring bandits is a crime worthy of the thieves themselves. There's nothing to discuss!"
Although it is legitimate to discuss the crime in public, there will be a lot of wrangling and how long will it take? He can afford to wait, but the refugees cannot.
At that time, people will interfere.
However, Kou Zhunren's words did serve as a warning to him, and he immediately turned to Cao Xiong and said, "Draft an imperial edict!"
Upon hearing this, Cao Xiong hurriedly took out the jade scroll imperial edict, as well as writing brush and ink.
After he was ready, he bowed and said to Zhao Xin: "Your Majesty, please give your instructions!"
Zhao Xin said coldly, "After investigation, it was found that the Fang family in Pingyang County is actually the remnant of the treacherous Prime Minister Cui Cen. They had previously colluded with the Cuiping Mountain bandits. Not only did they hide and not report it, but...
After that, the Cui family was destroyed, but the Pingyang Fang family continued to hide in the capital, showing no signs of knowing their sins and repenting.
The imperial edict ordered the Jinyiwei to arrest the entire Fang family and bring them to the imperial prison for investigation and verification, and to confiscate all their land.
All male members of the clan who are aware of the situation will be charged with treason, and the rest of the clan, regardless of gender, age or status, will be demoted to commoners. Officials within three generations will not be allowed to earn more than 600 shi (approximately 600 dan)!"
Zhao Xin said, Cao Xiong quickly recorded it and automatically translated it into more elegant words.
After writing it, he presented it to Zhao Xin. Zhao Xin read it and nodded, "Seal it."
Cao Xiong then asked for the emperor's seal and printed it on the edict. In an instant, the edict was completed.
Lin Yuchen took the imperial edict with both hands, then bowed and left. He turned around and walked away proudly when he reached the door.
The whole process can be said to be extremely rough, and many aspects are not in compliance with the rules.
For example, the drafting of the imperial edict and the use of the seal were actually completed by Cao Xiong alone.
Logically speaking, drafting the imperial edict is the job of the eunuch who holds the pen, and using the seal is the job of the eunuch who is in charge of the seal.
Cao Xiong was merely the eunuch in charge of the Eastern Depot, and had nothing to do with either of them.
But everyone present watched all this with twitching mouth corners, but no one spoke.
Even Yu Huatian, the eunuch in charge of the seal, showed no reaction.
Because everyone present is our own people.
Worrying about those programs is just a nuisance and pointless.
The emperor did this just to make a point... Now it's justified...
What else can people say?
I can only say that the Fang family deserves their bad luck.
It would be fine if he was not clean, but he even dared to show off in front of the emperor.
After showing off, he happened to occupy the place that the emperor wanted.
Just take it, why don’t you hand it over? The emperor’s people are using it to resettle refugees, and you are still talking nonsense.
If not you, who else should I mess with?
Even if the aristocratic families are deeply intertwined and the emperor cannot control a group, he may have to control an individual or a family in the group.
As long as we catch them, it will be no problem.
For Zhao Xin, completing all this was just a casual little thing.
It seems that everything that needs to be discussed has been discussed.
Everyone has been assigned tasks.
Zhao Xin asked everyone again if they had anything else to say, and everyone said no.
He waved his hand and said, "In that case, you all can go and do your work. Huatian will stay here!"
After hearing this, everyone bowed and left without saying anything.
Only Yu Huatian stayed.
Although he didn't know what was going on, his expression remained as calm as ever.
Zhao Xin casually dismissed all the eunuchs and palace maids, including Cao Xiong, leaving only Zhao Xin and Yu Huatian in the entire North Study.
Zhao Xin then said in a deep voice, "Go to Beihai County for me and find someone...
This man's name is Chu Zhan. Calculating the time, he should be in the King of Beihai's camp now!"
When Zhao Xin said this, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and his hands behind his back trembled slightly.
Having come this far, even though he had been practicing for a while, he couldn't help but feel excited.
Because he wanted Yu Huatian to find someone, and it was none other than the original protagonist of this book.
Calculating the time, although this person has not yet made his official appearance in the original novel, but according to the trajectory, he is most likely already under the command of the King of the North Sea.
As the villain, Zhao Xin naturally cannot wait for the original protagonist to appear calmly. What if something unexpected happens?
The other party is the protagonist of this world, the son of destiny who is staring at the halo.
Zhao Xin naturally did not dare to be careless at all.
Therefore, the best way is to wait there early and try to kill the opponent as soon as he appears.
Of course the safest thing would be for him to go in person, but that wasn't possible because he was busy right now.
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