Some politically astute individuals also believe that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, a major case is definitely on the horizon.
This is a massive case; one wrong move and countless people could be implicated. At this point, it's pointless to talk about civil or military officials, because none of them seem safe; it appears many others are already involved.
It's hard not to be nervous, because the emperor seems to be on the verge of exploding with rage, and some things may be more serious than imagined!
If you don't believe it, just analyze the emperor's few words. This matter does seem to be more than just trouble for military officers. Some civil officials are also involved, and even played an extremely disgraceful role in it.
At this moment, all the civil and military officials should not have any other thoughts. They should all kneel down first and then carefully consider whether these matters would implicate them.
Zhu Yunying coldly surveyed the assembled officials and said, "These people spout benevolence and morality, yet their hearts are set on gold and silver. They can't even handle the business with the living, and they're already eyeing the benefits of the dead. Very well, this is our great Confucian scholar!"
The emperor's words made some people even more nervous, because it seemed very likely that some civil and military officials were colluding together, and these were all people of considerable status, which was no small matter.
Zhu Yunying snorted coldly and said, "Many scholars say that the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is harsh, and even those with integrity say that I compete with the people for profit and that I am tyrannical. Fine, so these people are all so high-minded? Are ordinary farmers and soldiers in the garrisons all worthless?"
The emperor turned and left, but none of the officials dared to get up or leave the Fengtian Hall.
While whispering among themselves, they were also trying to figure out the situation, or immediately reflecting on their own behavior, or questioning the conduct of some colleagues.
This is a huge problem, and I can't let it involve me!
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