Although he didn't know it, death had already affected him and made him go crazy.
Emperor Chengping was in the most dangerous situation at this time. He would kill anyone who dared to disobey him on the spot.
"How much silver did you give His Majesty?"
Seeing Zhao Lin speak so confidently, Fu Chengwang asked in surprise.
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Not much, just two hundred thousand taels of gold, ten million taels of silver, and other items."
hiss……
When they heard this number, everyone present gasped.
Judging from Zhao Lin's behavior, since he could give away so much, the amount he kept for himself must be no less.
And we can’t just give it to Emperor Chengping.
Zhu Zhongyan must have some, and together with other officials, the silver he seized from the houses of other officials this time must be at least 25 million taels.
I only took a trip to the three coastal provinces, which lasted only a few months...
Everyone was a little numb for a moment.
"Are there any innocent people?" Li Xingye asked.
Zhao Lin said solemnly, "I can't say for sure, but students won't kill innocent people."
Li Xingye sighed: "You always have your own opinions. I can't teach you."
Fu Chengwang also sighed and said, "Shouldn't you keep watch from now on?"
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "I have enough money. I will start repairing the river."
"good!"
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
the next day.
Early morning.
When everyone saw Zhao Lin coming, they all glared at him.
Zhao Lin was indifferent and even wanted to laugh.
"Your Majesty has issued an edict. Zhao Lin's contribution to regulating maritime trade and suppressing pirates during his trip south is immense. Therefore, he is appointed Grand Secretary of the Chongwen Academy and appointed to the Cabinet. This is my decree!"
As soon as he entered the court, Emperor Chengping gave his ministers a big surprise.
Everyone was stunned.
“No!”
"Your Majesty, please revoke your order!"
"What merit or ability did Zhao Lin have to be able to enter the cabinet?"
"He killed innocent people indiscriminately, murdered people for money, and yet he was able to get promoted?"
Many ministers shouted and came out to stop it.
Zhao Jingzhou and others all changed their expressions.
Emperor Chengping's face darkened. "Zhao Lin is loyal to his country and his people. Who dares to say he's wrong?"
"Your Majesty has been deceived. Zhao Lin is a ruthless man who has killed innocent people. He should be dismissed and investigated."
A minister came out and said.
Zhao Lin took a glance.
"Sun Xiaohui, the Minister of the Dali Temple."
Fu Chengwang immediately whispered from the side.
Now Fu Wenqi is no longer qualified to stand with Zhao Lin, so he can only ask Fu Chengwang to introduce him to Zhao Lin.
Zhao Lin nodded.
He had met Sun Xiaohui and knew that he was Prince Yu's man.
"I agree with what Lord Sun said. Zhao Lin is truly lawless and has killed thousands of people. He is simply not a human being. How can he be in the cabinet?" Another minister stood up.
"The Minister of Works is Kuang Kuanren." Fu Chengwang introduced.
"I agree with what you two gentlemen said..."
"I also agree..."
Ministers stepped forward one after another.
Just like the last impeachment of Zhao Lin, at least two-thirds of the ministers stood up to oppose Zhao Lin's entry into the cabinet and wanted to dismiss him from office and investigate him.
"Very good! Very good!"
Even without Zhao Lin saying anything, Emperor Chengping's hands were shaking with anger: "Are you all going to rebel?"
These ministers were startled and knelt down quickly:
"I dare not!"
"I ask Your Majesty to see Zhao Lin's true face."
"I have evidence proving that Zhao Lin is indiscriminately killing innocent people in Qingyuan Province."
"minister……"
"Shut up!"
Emperor Chengping suddenly shouted angrily.
His chest heaved violently as he stared at the ministers below. "You dare to oppose my words? You really want to rebel. Come, arrest them all and torture them severely. Let's see how they plan to rebel."
All the ministers were stunned.
Everyone is just advising you not to trust Zhao Lin so much. If you don't want to listen, then don't listen. Why do you have to arrest them all, torture them, and ask them about your rebellion plans?
Is there such a way of doing things?
At that moment, someone cried out, "Your Majesty, we are loyal, as the sun and the moon can attest. We just can't stand Zhao Lin deceiving Your Majesty, so we oppose his entry into the cabinet. Please understand, Your Majesty, understand."
"Your Majesty, please understand!"
Others said.
Emperor Chengping not only failed to see the truth, but became even more angry.
He looked at the people below viciously and shouted angrily, "Drag them all out and chop them up."
"ah?"
Not only the ministers who impeached Zhao Lin, but also the ministers who were watching the fun were confused.
Your Majesty, are you talking nonsense?
If two-thirds of the ministers are killed, will this country still exist?
Zhao Lin quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I believe the main culprits are Sun Xiaohui, Kuang Kuanren... and others. Just take them out and chop them off. The rest of you were deceived by them. Just fine them a few hundred thousand taels of silver each."
"Okay, take those people out and behead them. The remaining people must pay a fine of 500,000 taels of silver each within one day, otherwise they will be beheaded as well." Emperor Chengping said.
Everyone was stunned.
Was this decision so hasty?
"Your Majesty, I am wronged. I simply want Your Majesty not to be deceived by villains, so I came out to impeach you. I have never intended to rebel..."
After being shocked, Sun Xiaohui cried and begged for mercy.
The same was true for several ministers including Kuang Kuanren.
Zhao Lin shouted, "What are the guards standing there for? Why don't you hurry up and do what I ordered?"
Several guards rushed over and looked at Zhu Zhongyan.
Zhu Zhongyan nodded, and the guards immediately dragged out the people named by Zhao Lin.
After a while, several heads were brought over on plates for everyone to see.
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