Zhang Han's power was so great that he even managed to scare the Emperor into coming in person. Tang Cheng was already terrified, and he was so eager to make a name for himself that he had to think carefully before arresting anyone.
If you don't look at anything else, just look at the emperor's murderous face and you will know that his head is definitely gone. As the saying goes, a cornered dog will jump over the wall. How can you think of a way to perform a great deed to avoid death?
Tang Cheng then turned his gaze to Meng Gurao, who also had a cold expression on his face. He knelt on the ground, pointed at Meng Gurao and said, "This, this Lord Meng personally confessed that he was involved in the Crown Prince's case."
"Bang!" Zheng Xian kicked Tang Cheng against the wall, and Tang Cheng fell down with blood spurting from his mouth.
"I think you're really asking for your own death. You've even dared to frame Lord Meng." Zheng Xian turned and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I've failed in my discipline. I beg Your Majesty to spare his life for the sake of his service to the Tiger Yamen."
It turned out that Zheng Xian had just used a self-torture tactic, he wanted to protect Tangcheng.
Zhao Huan looked at Zheng Xian coldly: "Zheng Xian, do you think you've grown too powerful? You saved me, so I may not kill you, but that doesn't mean I won't punish you!"
Zhang Ruoxi, who was standing next to him, stared at Zhao Huan in a daze, with an inexplicable feeling rising in her heart.
Zheng Xian's forehead was sweating, and he knelt down hurriedly and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I deserve to die. I am loyal to Your Majesty and have no second thoughts."
"Zhang Han and Shan Wenhao are the Associate Grand Secretaries. You dare to arrest my right-hand men? Will you arrest me too next time?"
This assistant grand secretary was a new position created by Zhao Huan. Its purpose was to assist the Council of State in handling official business. To put it bluntly, it was set up to disperse the power of the prime minister.
Zheng Xian's Tiger Guards were the emperor's personal garrison, and Fei Li's appointment was merely a matter of Zhao Huan's words. The emperor could make you incredibly powerful, or he could render you worthless. This is why the eunuch faction of the Ming Dynasty was so easily destroyed by the emperor.
"Slave, I dare not." In a hurry, Zheng Xian called herself a slave again.
Zhao Huan didn't even look at Zheng Xian, but walked over to help Zhang Han and Shan Wenhao up: "Zhang Aiqing, Shan Aiqing, I have wronged you."
"Daddy!" Zhang Ruoxi rushed over.
Zhang Han looked at Zhao Huan, tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty, I thank you for redressing my grievances."
Shan Wenhao stood up shakily and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, thank you for your insight."
Zhao Huan smiled and pointed at Zhang Ruoxi next to Zhang Han and said: "Don't thank me, thank you Zhang Han for giving birth to a good daughter."
Zhang Han stroked Zhang Ruoxi's hair with a smile, and Zhang Ruoxi looked at Zhao Huan with admiration.
Zhao Huan pointed at Tang Cheng and said, "Drag this man out and chop him up!"
Two guards from the Palace Guards came over and carried Tang Cheng. He lowered his head like a dead pig and was carried outside. Not long after, the guards reported back that Tang Cheng had been executed.
"Issue an order to close down the Tiger Yamen immediately. Salaries will be paid as usual. Officials from all departments are on standby. We will reorganize and establish the Tiger Yamen on a later date."
The guards in front of the palace bowed and said, "As you wish!"
The powerful and arrogant Hu Ya Si was immediately shut down by the guards of the Palace Front Department. The officials were driven out of Hu Ya Si, and the guards sealed the door of Hu Ya Si.
In fact, Zhao Huan did not want to do this, but he had to appease these officials, so he had no choice but to ruthlessly close down the Hu Yasi. Moreover, the Hu Yasi did need to be rectified, and someone had to supervise this department.
Purple Palace.
Zhao Huan looked at the crowd and said, "This tiger yamen has no respect for the law and has framed officials. I have ordered the seizure and rectification, Zheng Xian!"
Zheng Xian walked out from the crowd and said in a trembling voice, "I am here."
"You failed to supervise properly. You will be demoted one level and fined for six months."
Zheng Xian breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the emperor was on his side, so this punishment was considered light. He bowed and said, "I obey your order."
"Meng Gurao!"
Meng Gu Rao stepped forward and bowed, saying, "This old minister is here."
"I intend to establish an Inspectorate, which will be under the jurisdiction of your Kaifeng Prefecture. The Inspectorate will be responsible for supervising the Tiger Yamen and the Imperial Dragon Guard. If the Tiger Yamen and the Imperial Dragon Guard violate the law or defraud the emperor, the Inspectorate will investigate and report it, and I will take care of the matter on your behalf."
The ministers below were all excited when they heard this, and everyone was delighted. Finally, they no longer had to live in fear for the Tiger Court and the Imperial Dragon Guards.
In the past, these court officials would avoid the people from Hu Yasi when they saw them. It was a common occurrence in the Song Dynasty that a high-ranking official of the court was not as good as a small Hu Yasi official.
Things are different now. As long as they don't take bribes or pervert the law and are loyal to His Majesty, the tiger yamen official won't dare to do anything to them. Now the officials can finally hold their heads high.
Then all the ministers knelt on the ground and shouted: "Long live! Long live!"
The relationship between the emperor and his subjects finally eased.
In fact, this is the right thing to do. The Tiger Court and the Dragon Guard can handle cases as usual, but they dare not arrest officials without any evidence.
Meng Gu Rao bowed to receive the order. Pan Bufeng stood up, holding a list of names in his hand: "Your Majesty, the examinations for officials from various departments have begun. These are the examination papers for officials from various departments of the Chongwen Academy."
Zhao Huan waved his hand and said, "Show it up."
Cao Dongsheng walked over, took the list, went to the main hall and mailed it to Zhao Huan.
Zhao Huan opened the list and was overjoyed. He nodded and said, "Any unqualified officials will be dismissed. The remaining officials will be evaluated annually. Those with good performance will continue to serve, while those with poor performance will be demoted. Those who have performed poorly for three consecutive years will be dismissed."
Pan Bufeng bowed and said, "As you wish!"
Zhao Huan put away the list and said, "Officials from other departments must also take the written examination. Those who are uneducated and unlearned will be dismissed. You, the Imperial Dragon Guard, must strictly monitor the examinations to prevent corruption and fraud. Any discovery will be met with severe punishment!"
"As you wish!"
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"Master Liu, our Transportation Department has announced the results today. Congratulations to Master Liu for taking the top spot."
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