Zhu Yuanzhang moved three baskets of rice to be used as test questions for the palace, and Liu Bowen's face changed greatly
Corruption is a cancer in society, which not only deprives the country and the nation of wealth, but also makes the lives of ordinary people difficult. Therefore, anti-corruption is a problem that every ** must face. However, there is an emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, whose anti-corruption efforts are unprecedented.
Under the rule of Zhu Yuanzhang, the ** filthy officials had nothing to hide. **Once exposed, he will always be severely punished by Zhu Yuanzhang. Liu Zhiren and Zhou Shiliang, who were imperial historians, only accepted bribes of 150 taels and 34 taels ** in the inspection work, which was nothing at the time, but Zhu Yuanzhang did not approve of it, but publicly lynched these two ** to set an example.
Not only that, but the little officials with sixty taels of silver could not escape the law. Under the strict supervision of Zhu Yuanzhang, it has become a common practice to investigate, expose and punish the most corrupt officials. Whenever a ** case occurs, Zhu Yuanzhang always immediately launches an investigation and brings the sculprits to justice.
Zhu Yuanzhang stood on the main hall, and a feeling of helplessness came to his heart. At first, he thought that he would be able to restore the kingdom by establishing a new dynasty, but he did not realize that the task was so difficult.
He sighed, remembering a scene from his childhood. There was a famine in his hometown, his parents died, his brothers and sisters left him one by one, and he was alone and had nowhere to go. He knows that this is not an isolated case, no matter what happens in the ** disaster, there will be people who are left behind due to material deprivation.
Now, the tribunal he presides over is facing the same situation. The people are struggling to make a living, natural disasters are frequent, corruption is frequent, and the people are miserable. This made Zhu Yuanzhang feel powerless and responsible.
He thought of the traitors at the end of the Yuan Dynasty who only cared about their own selfish interests and disregarded the people's livelihood. It was these traitors who gradually brought the Yuan Dynasty to its demise, and also caused him to lose his family and home.
Zhu Yuanzhang vowed not to let history repeat itself and to ** the corruption of this dynasty. He knew it would be hard to do, but he was willing to give everything, including his life, for it. He should lead by example, defend integrity and integrity, and warn the defilers about the harm that their actions may cause.
Secretly, he was determined to revitalize the country and improve the living conditions of the people. He was going to fight for what happened to his childhood, for the people who were suffering, for the future of his country.
In the imperial examination organized by the Ming Dynasty, there were unexpected changes that surprised the candidates. However, as the ** of the Ming Dynasty, Liu Bowen was very vigilant, and he knew that the results of this exam might affect the interests of many people.
Under the leadership of Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming Dynasty vigorously fought corruption. The Ming Dynasty did not tolerate corruption. Whether it is ** or ordinary people, as long as they violate the law, they will be severely punished. Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered a thorough investigation of the imperial examination to ensure the fairness and transparency of the examination results.
Liu Bowen knew Zhu Yuanzhang's determination to fight corruption, so he secretly assisted in the investigation. He carefully planned, traveled all over the country, and collected a lot of intelligence and evidence. After the imperial examination, he handed over the evidence to Zhu Yuanzhang and found out a group of people who cheated in the imperial examination and made money.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang has always denounced corruption, he is not a cruel person. He did not kill people to vent his personal anger, but to maintain the law and order of the country. He knows very well that killing people can only treat the symptoms, not the root cause. Therefore, in order to prevent the recurrence of corruption, he vigorously promoted the management reform and strengthened the assessment and supervision of the first generation.
The long-awaited imperial examination for all scholars has finally begun. They are ready to be put to the test. Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang lived up to expectations and suddenly thought of a new question. The scholars were shocked, not knowing what to do.
But Yang Xian, who is a **, understands Zhu Yuanzhang's intentions. He believes that this is a deliberate test question from the emperor to test the students' understanding of food. So, he confidently expressed his gratitude and respect to the emperor.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't explain, but just ordered them to take three baskets of rice. The students couldn't help but be a little disappointed, feeling that this was an illogical exam question. However, they are clever and quick to think and answer.
They carefully analyzed each question and carefully distinguished the advantages and disadvantages of the questions. While there are some ambiguities, most students are able to express their opinions accurately. They are deeply aware of the importance of food, and can distinguish between good and bad food, and can extract more useful information from it.
On the main hall, Zhu Yuanzhang instructed all ** and Gongsheng ** to observe the three baskets of grain placed in front of the hall, and then give an answer. This was an ordinary exam, but Zhu Yuanzhang had another purpose.
Zhu Yuanzhang calmly watched the **s answer, but no one could give the answer he wanted. His face darkened, as if he was deeply disappointed by the answers.
Just when everyone was stunned, Liu Bowen suddenly went upstairs to check the grains, his face changed suddenly, and he seemed to be frightened. Yang Xian was surprised and asked Liu Bowen why.
Liu Bowen was silent, he felt Zhu Yuanzhang's killing intent. Over the years, he has known Zhu Yuanzhang's character and psychology well, which is a kind of cover-up, he knows that Zhu Yuanzhang's expectations are too high, and the students' answers do not meet his requirements.
Zhu Yuanzhang got angry and gave the final answer. Baskets of rice from Yangzhou, Taicang and the military station were transported. This answer surprised everyone, because they didn't expect Zhu Yuanzhang to know so much about these grains.
It turned out that a few days before the start of the imperial examination, Zhu Yuanzhang had discussed the issue of grain harvest with his adviser Liu Bowen. As a wise emperor, he knew that the quality and quantity of grain was one of the most important factors in the security of the country. He ordered samples to be taken from three granaries for inspection.
Zhu Yuanzhang carefully examined the samples of the three granaries and found that their quality varied greatly. The grain in the first sample is full and shiny, giving the impression of being of high quality;The grain in the second sample is slightly moldy, which can only be said to be of average quality;The grain in the third sample was shriveled and mixed with some straw, giving the impression that it was of poor quality.
Zhu Yuanzhang was very angry about this. He knows that the main reason for this difference in quality is the poor management of the local **. He sent someone to investigate and ordered an inspection of the military ration warehouse.
The results of the investigation showed that the people of Yangzhou lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the grain harvest was abundant, while the Taicang authorities neglected their duties and reduced grain production. In addition, the grain in the military warehouses was not fresh and was mixed with straw and had to be confiscated. Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and immediately deposed Taicang** and ordered Juncang** to be executed.
This story deeply shook all the ** and candidates present. They know very well that every member of the imperial court must fulfill their duties and contribute to the country and the people. A few years later, many of these virtuous men and women became important ministers of the court and continued to fight for the country and the people, and they always kept this story in mind and made it their own code of conduct.