All of a sudden.
The entire Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Nearly twenty ministers knelt down here.
Trembling voices filled with fear and pleading for mercy resounded throughout the silent hall and exploded in the ears of everyone present.
This is the situation.
It can be said that the ministers who were confused in the field were really shocked. Some of them did not understand what was happening at the moment, or what the sudden change in the field had caused, and what kind of things that angered God and man had these people who were kneeling on the ground and begging for mercy had done.
However, compared to those ministers in the field who were confused.
On the other hand, Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Gaochi, Ji Gang and others who knew and understood the inside story were not surprised at all.
As for the current actions of these individuals, everything was within their expectations.
Because everyone is smart and a smart person.
Although these people are so self-aware, they do not make too many excuses for themselves, nor do they act with the so-called fluke mentality. They are relatively sensible.
But even so, it was not a reason for Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi to let go of the people in front of them and to lift these individuals up high and then let them go easily.
Because of opportunity
It’s not that they didn’t give it to them.
Instead, they were given an opportunity, but they did not seize it. Not only did they not seize it, but they also went even further and acted without scruples. Their behavior can no longer be described as excessive or ungrateful.
This behavior is tantamount to seeking death.
As they thought about it, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi looked at each other, and saw the coldness and determination that belonged to each other in the light that flashed from each other's half-closed eyes.
That's it.
After a brief moment of daze, Zhu Gaoxu simply sorted out his thoughts. Instead of asking the Crown Prince to handle and solve the current problem, he stepped forward and spoke first, saying:
"Oh?"
"Excuse me?"
"Spare your life?"
"Do you know you are wrong?"
"Interesting, interesting, quite interesting."
At this point, Zhu Gaoxu paused for a moment, looked at the people kneeling on the ground with interest, took a few deep breaths, looked around at the people in the field with cold eyes for a moment, snorted coldly and asked:
"Since you gentlemen are able to say such words and do such actions."
"This makes me a little surprised, but I can't help but be curious."
"Now that this has come to this."
"Then you may as well talk to this king."
"You all beg for mercy, plead guilty, and think you have done something wrong. So, what exactly did you do wrong, or what did you do?"
"It should also help to clear up the confusion of this king and the other ministers present."
That’s all I have to say.
Everyone in the field looked curiously at the minister who was kneeling on the ground and admitting his mistake, and they couldn't help but look at Han King Zhu Gaoxu who was on the high platform. They couldn't help but become more curious about the inside story of the mystery between the two.
However, compared to the curiosity of those who did not know the inside story, the ministers kneeling on the ground, after hearing Zhu Gaoxu's question and observing his expression and posture, saw that he was calm and indifferent from beginning to end.
The current situation also caused them to have doubts in their hearts.
What do you mean?
Let them tell us what they have done wrong?
Or.
What misunderstanding exists here?
Aren't the things that these people are thinking about and the things that they are reporting in the Ji Gang completely different things?
Or was it just the same thing, but the King of Han gave them a chance, a chance to confess and be lenient with them?
That's it.
Such an unclear operation made the ministers kneeling on the ground in the field a little unsure for a moment as to what was going on.
If it is the latter.
There was nothing much to say about these people. They would definitely grab the only chance to survive without hesitation. After all, what they did, in a sense, was almost no different from deceiving the emperor and deceiving superiors and subordinates. It was almost a definite death penalty with the property confiscated and the clan exterminated.
But if the two are talking about different things.
Then these people will definitely not want to say it.
The reason is very simple, because the seriousness of what they did has been mentioned just now, it is a capital crime with confiscation of property and extermination of the clan. If they are not talking about the same thing, they are so stupid to jump out on their own initiative. Aren't they definitely seeking death and making themselves uncomfortable?
Similarly, even if they could save their lives, the benefits they gained by taking risks would definitely be taken away by the court, without even a penny left for them.
After taking such a big risk to eat something, who would be willing to take it out and return it?
This is obviously unrealistic and not what they think or wish for.
The current situation has put all the ministers who were kneeling down to admit their mistakes in a dilemma. They don't know what choice to make and are afraid that they have misunderstood the true meaning of the content.
If that were the case, then they would truly be Muggles.
As he thought about it, the atmosphere in the entire Hall of Supreme Harmony unconsciously became depressing and weird. The silence was so heavy that it made people feel a little breathless. Some people didn't know what to do and fell into silence at the same time.
Zhu Gaoxu, who was standing on the high platform, half-closed his eyes and looked around at the people below the stage, taking in everyone's expressions. At the same time, he could more or less guess in his heart what these people were thinking at the moment.
Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but sneer at this attitude and behavior. The coldness in his pupils unconsciously became stronger. He swept his deep and gloomy eyes over the ministers kneeling on the ground, snorted coldly, and asked:
"what happened?"
"Are you all dumb?"
"Weren't you frightened, terrified, and afraid just now, and didn't you take the initiative to beg for mercy and admit your fault and guilt?"
"What?"
"Let us let you speak for yourselves."
"I let you confess your crimes and gave you a chance, but why are you hesitating now?"
"What is the meaning of your actions?" "What do you want to do?"
"Are you joking with me? Are you trying to make fun of me? Are you trying to amuse me?"
This statement came out.
In an instant, the already depressing and gloomy atmosphere became even heavier.
It was like a loud thunderclap that exploded in the minds of all the ministers kneeling on the ground in the venue, shocking everyone so much that their expressions changed wildly, and their expressions became more and more frightened and anxious.
For this reason, the ministers did not dare to hesitate for a moment, and hurriedly kowtowed heavily, and then responded with trembling voices:
"Your Highness, please forgive me."
"Your Highness, your Highness, we have absolutely no such intention."
"I beg Your Highness to understand, Your Highness, please understand!"
"I wait."
The words have not yet fallen.
Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand, half-closed his eyes and looked around at the panicked crowd coldly. He snorted coldly and didn't want to listen to these bastards defending themselves or saying anything nice for themselves. He interrupted them with a cold face and said in a deep voice:
"okay!"
"No need to explain."
"What kind of little thoughts do you have in your mind? Do you really think that I am a fool? Do you really think that I can't understand? Do you really think that I can't guess?"
As he spoke, Zhu Gaoxu paused slightly, not giving these people a chance to speak, and was too lazy to waste words with them. To put it bluntly, Zhu Gaoxu had no other emotions in his heart except disappointment towards the people kneeling on the ground.
Although if these people did not have any ulterior motives just now, after standing up, if they honestly told what they had done, admitted that they had done those things, and took the initiative to admit their mistakes.
Although Zhu Gaoxu could not really forgive these people, he could at least look up to them and think that they were somewhat responsible. Although punishment was inevitable, he would definitely not do many things too drastically. At least he could leave some respect for these people.
But now.
The last chance was given to these people, but they could almost guess what would happen at the moment and had already stood up, but they were still thinking about it, still holding on to a fluke mentality, and still had some little thoughts.
If that was the case, Zhu Gaoxu was completely disappointed in them and crushed the last bit of pity in his heart. He didn't intend to give these people any chances.
Thinking about it, Zhu Gaoxu was too lazy to even look at these people. He turned his head and looked directly at Jinyiwei Commander Ji Gang who was standing aside and bowing obediently. He coughed softly a few times, simply cleared his throat, and without the slightest hesitation, ordered in a cold voice:
“Since they don’t want to talk.”
"Let's just wait and see. With the so-called fluke mentality, let Ji Gang tell us what's happening right now!"
"Give them a good talk."
"Let the other officials in the field have a good look at what these bastards have done."
Hearing this.
Hearing these words which were almost explicit and clear, the few hopes that the ministers kneeling on the ground had left were instantly shattered. They realized that what they thought was a perfect plan had been exposed long ago without them knowing when.
In this situation, thinking about these things and the possible consequences, the ministers kneeling on the ground were immediately frightened out of their wits. They dared not have any ulterior motives or try to be clever.
At each moment, they were like headless flies, kneeling on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, not daring to hide anything. They wanted to expose their crimes and admit their mistakes actively in order to seek lenient treatment.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"Your Highness the King of Han."
"I deserve to die. I deserve to die. I have failed the trust of the Crown Prince and the Prince of Han, and I have failed the training of the court."
That's it.
The ministers, who had looked embarrassed and constipated just now, were now rushing to speak, trying to report their crimes as quickly as possible before Jinyiwei commander Ji Gang opened his mouth.
but
Although I have such thoughts and ideas at the moment, it seems that it is too late, too late given the current situation.
Although all the ministers were vying for the position, Zhu Gaoxu did not intend to give them any chance at this time.
When he saw the panicked and bewildered ministers vying to speak, he stood up from his chair, suddenly opened his half-closed eyes, stared straight at the ministers kneeling on the ground, waved his hand, and shouted angrily, saying:
"Shut up, my king."
"If anyone dares, please say one more word to us right now."
"Just drag him out and chop him up."
As he spoke, Zhu Gaoxu showed no mercy. He looked coldly outside the hall and shouted angrily:
"Someone is coming!!"
Blah blah blah
As soon as he finished speaking, the imperial guards wearing royal armor, who had been waiting outside the hall, rushed in at the fastest speed, with their swords half out of their sheaths. Their eyes were sparkling and their faces were stern as they looked around at the ministers kneeling on the ground.
It seemed that if Zhu Gaoxu gave an order, or if the ministers kneeling on the ground dared to step forward and make the slightest sound, they would be directly captured, dragged out and chopped off.
This is the situation.
Sensing the eyes wandering over him and the others, as well as the icy coldness of the blade, those who were kneeling on the ground, trying to argue for themselves and explain themselves, had to swallow back the words that were on their lips.
At that moment, even though he had many reluctances and immense desires in his heart, he dared not make any unnecessary movements or sounds. He just knelt on the ground obediently and kowtowed continuously to demonstrate and show his determination and attitude.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Gaoxu looked around coldly, not being moved at all, nor showing any sympathy at all. He was too lazy to even look at these bastards.
Because Zhu Gaoxu's heart was clearer and more understanding than anyone else.
The reason these people can do this is not because they really know they are wrong, or they really recognize their mistakes.
The truth is, they knew that they could not hide the dirty deeds they had done, and they knew that what Ji Gang was going to talk about were the dirty deeds of them. They knew that once Ji Gang told the dirty deeds they had done, there would be no room for maneuver, and they would be 100% sure to have their homes confiscated and their families exterminated in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Ming Dynasty. For this reason, they did not dare to have any small thoughts or ideas, and that was why they were able to be so honest.
The only thing you can do is to honestly admit your mistakes.
I am trying to win a glimmer of hope for myself with my attitude and current affairs. (End of this chapter)
The entire Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Nearly twenty ministers knelt down here.
Trembling voices filled with fear and pleading for mercy resounded throughout the silent hall and exploded in the ears of everyone present.
This is the situation.
It can be said that the ministers who were confused in the field were really shocked. Some of them did not understand what was happening at the moment, or what the sudden change in the field had caused, and what kind of things that angered God and man had these people who were kneeling on the ground and begging for mercy had done.
However, compared to those ministers in the field who were confused.
On the other hand, Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Gaochi, Ji Gang and others who knew and understood the inside story were not surprised at all.
As for the current actions of these individuals, everything was within their expectations.
Because everyone is smart and a smart person.
Although these people are so self-aware, they do not make too many excuses for themselves, nor do they act with the so-called fluke mentality. They are relatively sensible.
But even so, it was not a reason for Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi to let go of the people in front of them and to lift these individuals up high and then let them go easily.
Because of opportunity
It’s not that they didn’t give it to them.
Instead, they were given an opportunity, but they did not seize it. Not only did they not seize it, but they also went even further and acted without scruples. Their behavior can no longer be described as excessive or ungrateful.
This behavior is tantamount to seeking death.
As they thought about it, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi looked at each other, and saw the coldness and determination that belonged to each other in the light that flashed from each other's half-closed eyes.
That's it.
After a brief moment of daze, Zhu Gaoxu simply sorted out his thoughts. Instead of asking the Crown Prince to handle and solve the current problem, he stepped forward and spoke first, saying:
"Oh?"
"Excuse me?"
"Spare your life?"
"Do you know you are wrong?"
"Interesting, interesting, quite interesting."
At this point, Zhu Gaoxu paused for a moment, looked at the people kneeling on the ground with interest, took a few deep breaths, looked around at the people in the field with cold eyes for a moment, snorted coldly and asked:
"Since you gentlemen are able to say such words and do such actions."
"This makes me a little surprised, but I can't help but be curious."
"Now that this has come to this."
"Then you may as well talk to this king."
"You all beg for mercy, plead guilty, and think you have done something wrong. So, what exactly did you do wrong, or what did you do?"
"It should also help to clear up the confusion of this king and the other ministers present."
That’s all I have to say.
Everyone in the field looked curiously at the minister who was kneeling on the ground and admitting his mistake, and they couldn't help but look at Han King Zhu Gaoxu who was on the high platform. They couldn't help but become more curious about the inside story of the mystery between the two.
However, compared to the curiosity of those who did not know the inside story, the ministers kneeling on the ground, after hearing Zhu Gaoxu's question and observing his expression and posture, saw that he was calm and indifferent from beginning to end.
The current situation also caused them to have doubts in their hearts.
What do you mean?
Let them tell us what they have done wrong?
Or.
What misunderstanding exists here?
Aren't the things that these people are thinking about and the things that they are reporting in the Ji Gang completely different things?
Or was it just the same thing, but the King of Han gave them a chance, a chance to confess and be lenient with them?
That's it.
Such an unclear operation made the ministers kneeling on the ground in the field a little unsure for a moment as to what was going on.
If it is the latter.
There was nothing much to say about these people. They would definitely grab the only chance to survive without hesitation. After all, what they did, in a sense, was almost no different from deceiving the emperor and deceiving superiors and subordinates. It was almost a definite death penalty with the property confiscated and the clan exterminated.
But if the two are talking about different things.
Then these people will definitely not want to say it.
The reason is very simple, because the seriousness of what they did has been mentioned just now, it is a capital crime with confiscation of property and extermination of the clan. If they are not talking about the same thing, they are so stupid to jump out on their own initiative. Aren't they definitely seeking death and making themselves uncomfortable?
Similarly, even if they could save their lives, the benefits they gained by taking risks would definitely be taken away by the court, without even a penny left for them.
After taking such a big risk to eat something, who would be willing to take it out and return it?
This is obviously unrealistic and not what they think or wish for.
The current situation has put all the ministers who were kneeling down to admit their mistakes in a dilemma. They don't know what choice to make and are afraid that they have misunderstood the true meaning of the content.
If that were the case, then they would truly be Muggles.
As he thought about it, the atmosphere in the entire Hall of Supreme Harmony unconsciously became depressing and weird. The silence was so heavy that it made people feel a little breathless. Some people didn't know what to do and fell into silence at the same time.
Zhu Gaoxu, who was standing on the high platform, half-closed his eyes and looked around at the people below the stage, taking in everyone's expressions. At the same time, he could more or less guess in his heart what these people were thinking at the moment.
Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but sneer at this attitude and behavior. The coldness in his pupils unconsciously became stronger. He swept his deep and gloomy eyes over the ministers kneeling on the ground, snorted coldly, and asked:
"what happened?"
"Are you all dumb?"
"Weren't you frightened, terrified, and afraid just now, and didn't you take the initiative to beg for mercy and admit your fault and guilt?"
"What?"
"Let us let you speak for yourselves."
"I let you confess your crimes and gave you a chance, but why are you hesitating now?"
"What is the meaning of your actions?" "What do you want to do?"
"Are you joking with me? Are you trying to make fun of me? Are you trying to amuse me?"
This statement came out.
In an instant, the already depressing and gloomy atmosphere became even heavier.
It was like a loud thunderclap that exploded in the minds of all the ministers kneeling on the ground in the venue, shocking everyone so much that their expressions changed wildly, and their expressions became more and more frightened and anxious.
For this reason, the ministers did not dare to hesitate for a moment, and hurriedly kowtowed heavily, and then responded with trembling voices:
"Your Highness, please forgive me."
"Your Highness, your Highness, we have absolutely no such intention."
"I beg Your Highness to understand, Your Highness, please understand!"
"I wait."
The words have not yet fallen.
Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand, half-closed his eyes and looked around at the panicked crowd coldly. He snorted coldly and didn't want to listen to these bastards defending themselves or saying anything nice for themselves. He interrupted them with a cold face and said in a deep voice:
"okay!"
"No need to explain."
"What kind of little thoughts do you have in your mind? Do you really think that I am a fool? Do you really think that I can't understand? Do you really think that I can't guess?"
As he spoke, Zhu Gaoxu paused slightly, not giving these people a chance to speak, and was too lazy to waste words with them. To put it bluntly, Zhu Gaoxu had no other emotions in his heart except disappointment towards the people kneeling on the ground.
Although if these people did not have any ulterior motives just now, after standing up, if they honestly told what they had done, admitted that they had done those things, and took the initiative to admit their mistakes.
Although Zhu Gaoxu could not really forgive these people, he could at least look up to them and think that they were somewhat responsible. Although punishment was inevitable, he would definitely not do many things too drastically. At least he could leave some respect for these people.
But now.
The last chance was given to these people, but they could almost guess what would happen at the moment and had already stood up, but they were still thinking about it, still holding on to a fluke mentality, and still had some little thoughts.
If that was the case, Zhu Gaoxu was completely disappointed in them and crushed the last bit of pity in his heart. He didn't intend to give these people any chances.
Thinking about it, Zhu Gaoxu was too lazy to even look at these people. He turned his head and looked directly at Jinyiwei Commander Ji Gang who was standing aside and bowing obediently. He coughed softly a few times, simply cleared his throat, and without the slightest hesitation, ordered in a cold voice:
“Since they don’t want to talk.”
"Let's just wait and see. With the so-called fluke mentality, let Ji Gang tell us what's happening right now!"
"Give them a good talk."
"Let the other officials in the field have a good look at what these bastards have done."
Hearing this.
Hearing these words which were almost explicit and clear, the few hopes that the ministers kneeling on the ground had left were instantly shattered. They realized that what they thought was a perfect plan had been exposed long ago without them knowing when.
In this situation, thinking about these things and the possible consequences, the ministers kneeling on the ground were immediately frightened out of their wits. They dared not have any ulterior motives or try to be clever.
At each moment, they were like headless flies, kneeling on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, not daring to hide anything. They wanted to expose their crimes and admit their mistakes actively in order to seek lenient treatment.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"Your Highness the King of Han."
"I deserve to die. I deserve to die. I have failed the trust of the Crown Prince and the Prince of Han, and I have failed the training of the court."
That's it.
The ministers, who had looked embarrassed and constipated just now, were now rushing to speak, trying to report their crimes as quickly as possible before Jinyiwei commander Ji Gang opened his mouth.
but
Although I have such thoughts and ideas at the moment, it seems that it is too late, too late given the current situation.
Although all the ministers were vying for the position, Zhu Gaoxu did not intend to give them any chance at this time.
When he saw the panicked and bewildered ministers vying to speak, he stood up from his chair, suddenly opened his half-closed eyes, stared straight at the ministers kneeling on the ground, waved his hand, and shouted angrily, saying:
"Shut up, my king."
"If anyone dares, please say one more word to us right now."
"Just drag him out and chop him up."
As he spoke, Zhu Gaoxu showed no mercy. He looked coldly outside the hall and shouted angrily:
"Someone is coming!!"
Blah blah blah
As soon as he finished speaking, the imperial guards wearing royal armor, who had been waiting outside the hall, rushed in at the fastest speed, with their swords half out of their sheaths. Their eyes were sparkling and their faces were stern as they looked around at the ministers kneeling on the ground.
It seemed that if Zhu Gaoxu gave an order, or if the ministers kneeling on the ground dared to step forward and make the slightest sound, they would be directly captured, dragged out and chopped off.
This is the situation.
Sensing the eyes wandering over him and the others, as well as the icy coldness of the blade, those who were kneeling on the ground, trying to argue for themselves and explain themselves, had to swallow back the words that were on their lips.
At that moment, even though he had many reluctances and immense desires in his heart, he dared not make any unnecessary movements or sounds. He just knelt on the ground obediently and kowtowed continuously to demonstrate and show his determination and attitude.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Gaoxu looked around coldly, not being moved at all, nor showing any sympathy at all. He was too lazy to even look at these bastards.
Because Zhu Gaoxu's heart was clearer and more understanding than anyone else.
The reason these people can do this is not because they really know they are wrong, or they really recognize their mistakes.
The truth is, they knew that they could not hide the dirty deeds they had done, and they knew that what Ji Gang was going to talk about were the dirty deeds of them. They knew that once Ji Gang told the dirty deeds they had done, there would be no room for maneuver, and they would be 100% sure to have their homes confiscated and their families exterminated in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Ming Dynasty. For this reason, they did not dare to have any small thoughts or ideas, and that was why they were able to be so honest.
The only thing you can do is to honestly admit your mistakes.
I am trying to win a glimmer of hope for myself with my attitude and current affairs. (End of this chapter)
