Xu Guangqi didn't want to answer what Zhu Youxiao asked.

Because he was afraid that the emperor would be furious because of this.

Even very disappointed with his civil service group.

He was worried that His Majesty the Emperor would find that even if the officials in Donglin were eradicated, there were still many civil officials who handed over the power and interests to the civil servants, in order to control the government affairs in the future and influence the general trend of the world.

Zhu Youxiao guessed Xu Guangqi's concerns and asked again: "Are there many?"

Xu Guangqi then nodded: "Your Majesty is not better than the wise man!"

In fact, Zhu Youxiao knew that no civil servant in the court was an independent individual. Behind him was his clan and a certain class of politics relying on his intentions. This class may be rich businessmen and merchants, or big landlords.

After all, both wealthy businessmen and big landlords will spend a lot of money to train their children to study and become officials, thus becoming their own spokespersons for their own interests.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao knew that many civil servants would try to make more money in politics than others for the benefit of the clan and even the entire class, and do all kinds of things that are risky but not small, such as making friends with officials, or installing detailed works in the palace, and finding out more information about His Majesty the Emperor, so that they can understand the emperor better than others, and naturally gain more political rights.

Otherwise, Wei Guangwei would not have been so arrogant that he would have pulled Liu Ruoyu into the water.

Moreover, although this risk is great, it is unlikely that the Emperor will be caught by the handle.

Because as long as it is not an excessive act such as attempting to murder His Majesty, it will not be easy for the emperor to notice in advance.

"Follow me to see."

Zhu Youxiao got up and walked towards the garden gate.

Soon, he stood on the city tower and saw a large group of civil servants outside.

"A book called "Zhuo Zhongzhi" has attracted so many civil servants to plead for a rebel eunuch. The power of this book is really great!"

Zhu Youxiao sighed because of this.

Then, Zhu Youxiao directly ordered: "Transfer the order to Wei Zhongxian, and issue an edict to prison and investigate all those who have been pleading for Liu Ruoyu, and ask if they are traitors and why they have to plead for Liu Ruoyu. The motive must be found out, and then the crime is severely punished!"

Xu Guangqi said at this time: "Your Majesty! There are too many ministers who have pleaded for him, and there are more officials in the "Zhuo Zhongzhi" written by Liu Ruoyu, even the ministers and Yuan Fu are involved. Today, most of the people who dare to plead for him are Hanlin Qingliu, who are still honest. I am afraid that many dishonest people have escaped or are secretly preparing to abscond. Now they are strictly punished and punished. If they are guilty of their death sentences, they will not only make the court empty, but they will also force some people to learn from Liu Ruoyu and take risks and do something ruthless directly!"

"Do you think I'm afraid they will rebel?"

Zhu Youxiao asked.

"Your Majesty is naturally not afraid, but after all, they will suffer from disaster when they rebel!"

Xu Guangqi replied.

Zhu Youxiao said: "This matter has not been discussed!"

"Even if they dare to rebel, provoke civil strife, and affect innocent people, the imperial system and national laws cannot be chaotic. They will be punished for any crime. Otherwise, what is the significance of the existence of a unified country and what is the significance of my existence? If those who destroy the imperial system and national laws do not deal with it according to the law and forgive them because of the crowd, it will only lead to more innocent lives in the future!"

Zhu Youxiao then added a few sentences, and then said: "Real gold is not afraid of fire refining. There are many ministers involved in Liu Ruoyu's "Zhuo Zhongzhi", but it is not ruled out that some of them are forcibly framed. If there is no ghost in his heart, naturally they are not afraid of Liu Ruoyu's writing. If there is a ghost in his heart, let alone Liu Ruoyu's writing, even if Liu Ruoyu doesn't write, he is afraid that he will sleep peacefully now. He just wants to ask me for forgiveness immediately so as to avoid being punished."

"I'll ask you, you, Xu Aiqing, have been mentioned, are you afraid that I will issue an edict to be sentenced to the East Factory for interrogation?"

Xu Guangqi immediately replied: "I am naturally not afraid! I ask myself that I will never dare to make friends with my inner ministers, or even put them in detail in the palace. Besides, I have been kind enough to serve Your Majesty in front of you, so I don't have to use this method to inquire about Your Majesty. Even if I make friends with my inner ministers, I can talk to you openly in the Political Affairs Hall every day. Why do I have to go in the opposite direction? Not only do I dare to guarantee myself, but even Yuanfu and others can guarantee it."

Xu Guangqi was not Wei Guangwei. Wei Guangwei was the first to become the Yuanfu and be the leader of all officials. Therefore, he was introverted to power and externally controlled all ministers. Xu Guangqi did not have much covetousness of the position of chief minister. He cared more about academic research achievements. Moreover, his family was a partner and operator of the royal family in business, so naturally he did not have to stop the emperor from doing anything.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao also believed in Xu Guangqi's answer and said, "I naturally believe in Xu Aiqing, otherwise I would have let her go to the imperial prison for a long time! But these people in front of me obviously have ghosts in their hearts. Even if they are afraid of being framed, they will not plead for a rebel. Unless he really wants to die, I can only help him!"

As he said that, Zhu Youxiao ordered: "Immediately arrest the Dongchang. Those who violate the order will be killed without any slightest!"

...

Not long.

Wei Zhongxian from the East Factory came here with a large number of flag schools and directly surrounded these people.

He Wuzuo was shocked and disappointed when he saw this. He did not expect that His Majesty the Emperor did not choose to compromise because of so many people who advised him.

For a moment, he couldn't help but shout: "Your Majesty! Please be kind! Who is not a gentleman from the scholars? Hanlin Qingliu? Do you really want to be mean and polite to the wise men in the world, so that the court can be empty, the turbid and turbid, the sorcerers are favored, and the butchers are in power, and that my magnificent Ming Dynasty has no place to live?!"

When Zhu Yanxi saw this scene, he shouted excitedly: "Your Majesty! Mencius said: "Your Majesty treats your ministers like grass, but you will regard your ministers as enemies. Your Majesty, you are so unkind and kind, and you are not afraid of the historian's pen. Are you not afraid of the word "Heavenly Condemnation"?!"

"Listen, you still speak so righteously, but you are still stubborn. In this court, they are gentlemen. You and Yuan Aiqing and other officials have become ignorant and unjust. Even a real master like you are called a sorcerer, and Yuan Aiqing, who is an iron-fisted assistant, was even called a butcher. The implicit meaning of this, I am really stupid! But they have always been violated by the imperial rules of the country, and they have always been hiding dirty things and not cultivating themselves. I would rather be called a tyrant and foolish monarch than to make a good reputation for their words and ignore the right path in this world!"

After Zhu Youxiao said that, he turned around and left.

On this side, the Dongchang Banner School was already rushing towards the civil servants who begged for mercy for Liu Ruoyu, holding shackles and knives.

He Wuzuo and Zhu Yanxi were quickly pressed to the ground.
Chapter completed!