Isn’t this the Imperial Sword?
In just a short moment, countless ways of killing flashed through Wang Zhixin's mind.
To be on the safe side, Wang Zhixin asked again: "Your Majesty, I want to know who can be killed and who cannot be killed."
"Those who bring disaster to the village and maliciously default on paying taxes, no matter what their background is, just kill them!"
"But remember, you must follow the laws of the Ming Dynasty and have laws to abide by! Secondly, you must never kill all the gentry and landlords. No matter where you go, you must win over some people and suppress others."
"Do you remember?"
Wang Zhixin blinked her eyes, kowtowed and accepted the order: "I will keep it in mind!"
Why did Chongzhen do this?
The gentry landlord class will not disappear, nor can it disappear, it will only transfer!
Most of them were officials who resigned and returned to their hometowns, as well as businessmen who made fortunes by following the officials.
If they were all killed, what would the officials in the court think after seeing what happened to their predecessors?
Working for the emperor all your life only to end up with your property confiscated and your entire family destroyed?
Who dares to serve in the court?
The entire ruling system will fall apart!
but.
As long as Wang Zhixin acts in accordance with the laws of the Ming Dynasty and kills those who deserve to be killed, the gentry class will not be able to find fault with him, and the system of the Ming Dynasty will not be in chaos!
Kill a group of people with bad reputations and keep a group of people with good reputations!
Not only can it win the hearts of the people, but it can also take the opportunity to reduce the burden on the people.
Kill two birds with one stone.
After Wang Zhixin left, Chongzhen returned to the harem and spent a night intoxicated by the spring breeze.
The next morning, Chongzhen was awakened by Wang Chengen's shout: "Your Majesty, are you awake? News from Juyongguan Pass!"
Chongzhen suddenly opened his eyes: "Read."
"Yes, after Duoduo slaughtered the Longmen Guards, he led his troops to retreat from Dushikou to the outside of the pass. Tang Tong speculated that he might enter the pass again from other places."
"What?" Chongzhen sat up immediately.
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