Those in power knew all too well how ruthless the Embroidered Uniform Guard was in its heyday. It was only in recent years, with some restrictions placed on the Embroidered Uniform Guard, that it seemed to have lost its former prestige.
But who dares to underestimate the Embroidered Uniform Guard? These people have not forgotten the terrifying sight of the Embroidered Uniform Guards roaming everywhere.
Ru Chang knew that if she didn't handle this situation well, not only would the emperor be dissatisfied, but more importantly, there would be a chain reaction.
It was only with great difficulty that the Embroidered Uniform Guard had been somewhat restricted. If things weren't handled properly now, leading to its reinstatement, Ru Chang was certain that even as the Minister of Personnel, he would still incur the resentment of officials and the criticism of scholars.
This matter must be brought under control. We must not allow the emperor to use the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and we must not allow them to seize control of the country again!
Being a little nervous is not a bad thing. For those who hold power, it is not a good thing to lack a certain sense of fear.
The tone seems to have been set: for the thirteen imperial censors who were ordered to conduct inspections this time, their task is to fulfill their duties as imperial censors.
This is not only to reiterate the importance of clean governance, but also to conduct a thorough investigation of the Ming Dynasty's household registration and land ownership, in order to gather a comprehensive understanding for Zhu Yunying's subsequent series of reforms.
These were all things that Joo Yun-young considered very important. Only by understanding his own assets could he make arrangements for what to do next.
Zhu Yunying seemed to be in a good mood and didn't say anything more. However, for many people, this was not a comfortable situation. For them, it seemed like a storm was brewing, and they had to be careful.
Putting everything else aside, it's currently the autumn harvest season. According to the Ming Dynasty's tax system, this is also the time to collect autumn taxes. If anything unexpected happens at this time, it's clearly putting them in a difficult position, and that would be a real problem.
Furthermore, as many had guessed, the emperor had actually expressed dissatisfaction with the Two-Tax System before. If the emperor were to seize upon this as leverage, it would inevitably lead to a major incident, a moment that would surely terrify many.
Moreover, the imperial censors are now inspecting the country and have already caught many corrupt officials. This is precisely the time to rectify official corruption.
It's easy to understand why, given the current situation, while some might choose to protect themselves, others certainly can't act recklessly. The court wants to make an example of someone to deter others; it needs the heads of some corrupt officials to intimidate its officials, both civil and military.
Zhu Yunying didn't care what these people thought; he just needed to proceed with his plans step by step.
The impending storm had no effect on Zhu Yunying; he didn't need to worry.
Upon returning to the Eastern Palace, Zhu Yunying visited Lian Qiongqiong's bedchamber, which could be considered a form of affirmation for Lian Zining. This Left Censor-in-Chief had been diligently performing his duties and had successfully completed the tasks assigned by Zhu Yunying; that was sufficient.
Sometimes it's not necessarily a matter of a mother gaining status through her son; often, it's a distinguished family background that allows these women to have a higher status in their husband's family.
Zhu Yunying was quite fond of Lian Qiongqiong, a gentle, well-educated young lady from a prominent family.
A woman's beauty is certainly an asset. However, if she is only beautiful but lacks inner qualities, she can easily make people lose patience. Especially in the imperial palace, there is never a shortage of beauties, many of whom are specifically chosen to suit the emperor's aesthetic preferences.
Therefore, Zhu Yunying did not consider himself a vulgar person. He did not only look at appearances, but also valued inner beauty.
"Daddy." Zhu Ruyi lay on Zhu Yunying's lap, her chubby little face looking up happily.
Zhu Yunying chuckled and pinched Zhu Ruyi's chubby baby face. "Ruyi, it's almost my birthday. Have you prepared a birthday gift for me?"
Zhu Ruyi didn't understand any of this; she was just smiling happily. Although Zhu Yunying didn't take Zhu Ruyi with him all the time, the little girl could still feel Zhu Ruyi's affection and was very close to Zhu Yunying.
Lian Qiongqiong looked at Zhu Yunying and asked with a smile, "Your Majesty, will you be holding a grand banquet for your birthday this year?"
Zhu Yunying thought for a moment and said, "Let's not do it. We're still so young, there's no need for a big celebration."
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