The next morning, Qin Zhentian entered the Tianlong Palace.
"Long live our emperor, long live our emperor!"
Hundreds of ministers saluted in the hall.
Of course, those who can enter the Tianlong Palace are all important officials of the court, starting from the fifth rank. It is not easy for those below the fifth rank to see the emperor.
"No need to be polite."
Qin Zhentian said in a deep voice.
He sat on the imperial throne, and the vast imperial aura enveloped the entire Tianlong Palace. All the ministers looked respectful.
Qin Zhentian reigned for fifty-three years and had a strong control over the court. Under normal circumstances, no problems would arise.
But he had a queen, six imperial concubines, and hundreds of concubines in the harem, but only one child, Qin Xuan.
Fortunately, Qin Zhentian had discovered the problem long ago and made arrangements, which helped maintain peace in the Tianlong Empire over the years.
"Do you have any important business, ministers?"
An old eunuch standing next to Qin Zhentian said in a shrill voice that this old eunuch was a super master at the Martial Emperor level.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report—"
A minister stood up.
More than an hour passed, and finally no one among the ministers stood up. Normally, the court would have been dismissed at this time.
"My lords, since you are all cleared, I have something to worry about. According to the laws of our Tianlong Empire, how is corruption punished?"
Qin Zhentian said in a deep voice.
Minister of Works Zhao Chang's heart trembled.
He didn't feel good.
"Minister Tang, you are the Minister of Justice, please tell me."
Minister of Justice Tang Jun stood up.
He said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, according to the laws of our Tianlong Empire, corruption of 10,000 Tianlong coins will result in a one-year salary fine and a three-rank demotion."
"Corruption of 50,000 Tianlong coins will result in dismissal and imprisonment for one year."
"Eliminating 300,000 Tianlong coins will result in ten years in prison; embezzling one million Tianlong coins will result in execution after three years in prison."
When Tang Jun said this, some people in the hall were frightened.
Given their status and position, there is bound to be a lot of corruption.
If you are too greedy, you will lose face!
"continue!"
Qin Zhentian said indifferently.
Tang Jun's heart beat faster. He was afraid that someone was going to be in big trouble, and not only himself but also his family would be implicated.
Tang Jun took a deep breath and continued, "If corruption exceeds 10 million Tianlong coins, the male members of the family will have all their cultivation abolished and be demoted to slavery, and the female members of the family will be sent to the Jiaofang Bureau."
"Corruption exceeding 100 million Tianlong coins will result in the confiscation of property and extermination of the entire clan."
Qin Zhentian nodded slightly: "Minister Tang, you are the Minister of Justice, tell me whether this law is harsh or not?"
Tang Jun shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, it's not that harsh. Only when the embezzlement exceeds tens of millions will it bring trouble to the family."
"Only when the family exceeds 100 million will their property be confiscated and their clan exterminated. This is already very lenient."
Many other ministers also nodded.
The laws of the Tianlong Empire are indeed not harsh, and the monthly salaries of the officials of the Tianlong Empire are not low.
“Bang!”
Qin Zhentian slammed the table hard.
"I have been so generous to you, yet some of you, ungrateful of my kindness, are madly embezzling state property!"
Many people in the hall were terrified.
It's not just Zhao Chang who is corrupt.
"Minister Zhao, how much have you embezzled? Tell us yourself."
Qin Zhentian's cold gaze fell on Zhao Chang.
Zhao Chang fell to his knees with a thud. "Your Majesty, I am innocent! I am innocent! I have always worked diligently and have absolutely not engaged in corruption."
Qin Zhentian said coldly: "Then I would like to remind you that the amount you embezzled exceeds 500 million Tianlong coins."
"Enough to chop off your whole family's heads several times!"
"If you confess the truth, I will spare some blood for your Zhao family and give you a quick death, considering our relationship as king and subject."
Zhao Chang was horrified.
The amount he embezzled was indeed more than 500 million Tianlong coins. If Qin Zhentian had no evidence, he would not be able to say it so accurately.
"Embezzled more than 500 million?"
"Hiss, I didn't see that!"
The ministers were discussing this secretly and were extremely shocked.
"Your Majesty, have mercy on me, Your Majesty, have mercy on me."
"I was confused for a moment."
Zhao Chang kowtowed desperately, he knew that he was finished. Although he had the cultivation level of Martial Emperor, what was the use?
Qin Zhentian is a powerful warrior at the level of Martial Emperor.
Moreover, in the Tianlong Palace, except for Emperor Qin Zhentian, the strength of everyone else does not exceed the level of Martial King.
"A moment of confusion?"
"I'm afraid you're not just confused for a moment, but you don't even care about me, and you don't care about the laws of our Tianlong Empire!"
Qin Zhentian said sternly.
"Come on, drag them down and chop them up! Divine Martial Guards, capture everyone in the Zhao family. Kill anyone who resists!"
The terrifying murderous intent filled the entire hall, and many people were terrified.
"Your Majesty, please spare me, Your Majesty, please spare me."
"I'll report it."
"I know there are also some people who have embezzled a lot of money."
Zhao Chang screamed in horror.
Qin Zhentian looked at Zhao Chang with cold eyes. Zhao Chang suddenly couldn't open his mouth, and his strength was also sealed by Qin Zhentian.
If Zhao Chang were allowed to speak freely, he would certainly be able to dig out a lot of corrupt officials, but the empire would also likely face great turmoil.
"puff!"
Zhao Chang was dragged away.
His head was quickly chopped off.
Qin Zhentian swept his eyes across the entire hall.
He said in a cold voice: "If you have any problems, come to me and confess them, I can give you a lighter sentence. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"Withdraw from the court!"
Qin Zhentian turned away and left.
…
Inside the Prince's Mansion.
"System, what power has entered my body?"
In the Prince's Mansion, Xiao Fan said in surprise.
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