After leaving the Jinyiwei interrogation cell, Zhao Chunqiu prepared to meet Zhu Youxiao.
This matter was both small and big, and Zhao Chunqiu really didn't dare to neglect it in the slightest. Without any hesitation, he rushed directly to Zhu Youxiao's bedroom.
When he saw Zhao Chunqiu, Zhu Youxiao was still a little unresponsive. He didn't expect things to develop so quickly.
After listening to Zhao Chunqiu finish his account, Zhu Youxiao's expression became somewhat solemn.
Zhu Youxiao did not call Xu Xianchun stupid because he knew that if things had not reached a certain point, Xu Xianchun would never choose to submit.
Judging from the current situation, the so-called big shot in the capital is not one person, but a group of people.
Both Zhao Chunqiu and himself were wrong. They originally thought that it was some unknown big shot in the capital, but now it seems that this is not the case.
This was an incident caused by a group of people in the capital. Once the lid is lifted, I am afraid that many people will be implicated.
Zhu Youxiao believed that as long as the lid was opened, there must be many people inside who he was familiar with, or even close to him. As for the ministers in the court, there must be people he valued.
There are two results when this lid is lifted. One is to let it go lightly and return to normal after the punishment; the other is to punish severely, regardless of feelings, and punish everyone severely no matter who is involved.
Apart from these two situations, there are no other options.
Because I am the emperor, from the beginning of my work till now, I have always adhered to the principle of fairness and justice. No matter what is involved, no matter who is involved, I will not be soft-hearted.
This code of conduct created a phenomenon where there were many people who disliked him and opposed him, but there were also many people who were willing to support him as the emperor, such as Lu Xiangsheng and others.
Xu Xianchun saw clearly that if the emperor chose to punish severely, his son would not be able to escape; if the emperor did not choose to punish severely, then it would be simple. He would let go of those people in the capital and would definitely let go of the people in front of him.
This was a very difficult choice for Zhu Youxiao.
"It seems that my image is well-shaped." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile.
Others didn't know what was going on, but Zhu Youxiao knew in his heart that in the eyes of outsiders, he had created a harsh personality. No matter what happened, no matter who was involved, as an emperor, he would not show mercy.
This kind of hatred for evil can deter villains and win people's hearts. But these are all things Zhu Youxiao shows to the outside world.
Zhu Youxiao had no personality at all, and he himself was not a person who hated evil. Therefore, the considerations of outsiders were meaningless.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Zhao Chunqiu and said, "Go find Cui Yingyuan and arrest the Zhou family members. Don't touch the others for now."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhao Chunqiu agreed quickly.
Zhu Youxiao continued, "Since this Zhou family member has brains and thinks he's very clever, I'll let them know what it means to be too clever for their own good."
"Being obedient is better than anything else in my presence. When I arrested the Zhou family, I told everyone they were members of the Wenxiang Cult, plotting a rebellion and colluding with assassins from Prince Lu's palace to kill me. You're using this on me, don't you even consider your own worth?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will do it right away." Zhao Chunqiu saluted respectfully, turned around and walked out.
Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhao Chunqiu's back, then turned to Chen Hong and said, "I only arrested the Zhou family, and used such a crime. The Zhou family might be executed. What do you think? Will those who followed the Zhou family to do these things be willing to fight to the death for the Zhou family?"
In Zhu Youxiao's words, "all hell breaks loose" meant that all the evidence in their hands should be exposed, and all the people under their control in the capital should be exposed.
Chen Hong pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am stupid and can't think of it."
"You're right. I can't think of it either." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile, "But this matter is quite interesting. It has piqued my interest."
"Since arriving in Shandong, everything has been boring. But this incident makes me very happy." After saying this, Zhu Youxiao stood up and stretched lazily, saying, "I never thought that there are people in this world who like to play games with me."
Chen Hong stood by and didn't dare to speak, silently mourning for the Zhou family in his heart.
These people are so stupid that they bumped into the emperor. They are really stubborn.
Xu Xianchun can't do anything to you, do you really think the emperor can't do anything to you either?
However, these people may really be fearless, thinking that the emperor really can't do anything to them. Once the emperor arrests them, they will expose those people in the capital. At that time, will those people in the capital be dealt with?
They would definitely tie themselves and the people in the capital to a leash. But they never thought that the emperor could not change the charges?
Now the emperor has changed the Zhou family's crime to that you are the Wenxiang Sect. This crime is much more serious than the previous one.
Intending to rebel and assassinate Your Majesty is a crime punishable by execution of the entire family. Extermination of three generations of one person is not too much.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Chen Hong and said, "Has Kong Yinzhi left?"
"Your Majesty, I haven't left yet. I can't find a suitable person." Chen Hong did not hide anything. He told Zhu Youxiao everything and then waited quietly for Zhu Youxiao to speak.
After a brief pause, Zhu Youxiao said, "Let Xu Xianchun go."
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