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Chapter 669 Banning the Qinhuai River

The chief clerk looked up at Fang Kongzhao and said with a solemn look: "Sir, the country has been in the country for more than two hundred years. Chen Ke has indeed had many old problems, but it is not necessary to demolish and rebuild it!"

Fang Kongzhao nodded calmly and said, "The 'Jingzheng New Policy' is to eliminate bad policies. It revitalizes the Ming Dynasty and promotes reform. The original intention should have no intention of destroying it. As long as we gradually promote reform according to the court's plan, the emperor should be satisfied..."

Although he said this, as an official from the Tianqi Dynasty, he was really unsure of everything since the emperor ascended the throne with his own eyes. After all, the "Nanjing" accompanying capital has been abolished, so what else can the emperor not do?

The chief clerk listened to the endless noise outside and frowned and said, "Sir, the Qinhuai River is the most prosperous place in Yingtian Prefecture. Not to mention the old courtyard, just talking about the teaching workshops, the background of the teaching venue is complicated, and it is not a solution to continue like this."

Fang Kongzhao looked at the document in his hand expressionlessly. This was issued by the cabinet, requiring local governments at all levels to quickly establish the Criminal Prison Division, Dali Temple, and the Governor General Court. The court will also send people to take over as soon as possible to promote the implementation of the "new policy".

After a while, Fang Kongxu said coldly, "These people do not have the means to see the emperor. If they really force the emperor to take action, I am afraid that the Qinhuai River will not be dyed red enough!"

The chief clerk looked worried. How could the problems accumulated over two hundred years be solved in a short time?

But... the emperor was like a mountain pressing on their shoulders, and they couldn't help but take it slowly.

The chief clerk thought for a while, but still had to look in front of him and looked at Fang Kongqi and said, "Sir, should you ask Lord Huang to come forward and comfort me?"

Fang Kongxiu's mouth showed a sneer and said, "You don't know that our lord is just terminally ill now and can't take matters."

The chief clerk frowned and felt silent. Fang Kongzhao was just a right-wing political player after all, and he was reluctant to do many things. However, the governor Huang Liji, the governor, did not dare to take responsibility, and refused to show up.

Fang Kongzhang saw things clearly, put away the documents in his hand, and pondered without saying a word.

Huang Liji said he was sick and he was vacant for the left political participation. Now he, the right political participation, took the lead. If he wanted to promote the Criminal and Prison Office, he was afraid that he would not be able to catch the situation.

"Sir Qian, is there anything else there?" Fang Kongxi looked up at the master.

The master shook his head and said, "Mr. Qian has been in the Gongyuan, preparing for the imperial examination this year, um..."

Fang Kongzhao frowned and said, "What else is there?"

The chief clerk hesitated and said, "Someone complained that Lord Huang had appeared in the old courtyard."

The old courtyard is separated from the Gongyuan in Jiangnan, and is a concentrated place for brothels.

Fang Kongzhao's face suddenly changed, and he immediately said with a calm face: "This matter is strictly prohibited from being circulated! Also, except for the teaching grounds, teaching workshops, and other brothels, they will be sealed off and no one is allowed to appear!"

Fang Kongxu's eyes were cold and his heart was secretly angry, but he had to cover up Huang Liji, and at the same time he wanted to prevent other officials from appearing again!

While claiming to implement the "nine regulations", the governor's yamen also went to "visit prostitutes" while the governor's yamen. This is clearly a slap in the face. Once it is spread, the prestige of the governor's yamen will be completely wiped out!

The chief clerk also understood the seriousness of the matter, but said: "Sir, the brothels in the old courtyard are estimated to be more than 1,000, with more than 20,000 people. If the ban is suddenly blocked, not to mention the people involved, just saying that these 20,000 people don't know what else will happen..."

The Qinhuai River did not come up in one day. Emperor Taizu set up dozens of official prostitutes on the bank of the Qinhuai River. The reason why the Qinhuai River became the current "holy land" was also developed from this. It can be said that this is completely legal. "Legal" plus the "foundation" of thousands of families for more than two hundred years, who dares to underestimate it?

Fang Kongzhang naturally knew the risks inside clearly. If one is not good, he might end up being ruined and returning home from a downfall.

However, the court is right, the "Jingzheng New Policy" is right, Nanzhili has become extremely corrupt, and the Qinhuai River is a big cancer!

The so-called talented men and beautiful women, the so-called legends of the past, and the so-called famous prostitutes cannot cover up the filth and despicable things inside. How many scholars, famous scholars and officials are lingering, wasting time, and ultimately they will be wasted, and they will waste their time and achieve nothing.

All these are still good. There is no place for chaos and chaos. It is also the best place for collusion between officials, officials and businessmen, etc. to trade, and it has become an intermediary place. This is an open secret, and everyone is used to it and is indifferent.

Fang Kongqi sat upright, his eyes were cold, and a hint of pride surged in his chest, and he said in a deep voice: "'Jingzheng New Policy' is the major plan of the court. The foundation of the Ming Dynasty's revival cannot be stopped by anyone! You and I are important officials of the court, and I are the emperor and the court trusts Mu Shou's side. You should have the courage to be no less than me, and you should not be afraid of rumors and put life and death aside!"

The chief clerk looked at Fang Kongxi's expression, moved slightly, raised his hand and said, "Sir, obey the order!"

With Fang Kongzhao's order, more than 500 officers and soldiers mobilized by the Governor Su's yamen banned all brothels and brothels on both sides of the Qinhuai River, except for the Jiaofangs that belonged to the court.

"Why should we seal our Tianxiang Tower? What kind of king's law did you violate?"

The madam from Tianxianglou confronted the official who came to seize the seal with a fierce look on her face.

"Stop talking. If you want to seal you, you will seal it. If you dare to make trouble, you will catch them all!" The leader of the official snorted coldly, very strong.

"Stop! There are ministers of Mr. Cao and Mr. Li in Tianxiang Tower. If you want to seize the matter, there must be a reason, right?" The madam stood in front of these officers and soldiers, quite fearless.

"You Tianxianglou hosted scholars, which violated the court's 'Nine Regulations'. It would be considered light to seal you! If you talk too much, you will be taken back!" The leader of the official snorted coldly and pushed the madam away.

"You, wait for me..." The madam was angry and watched the official seal.

"Ah...Mom, what should we do..."

"Yes, there is no place where we stay...where are we tonight..."

"Ahhh, this is mine, you can't touch..."

A group of beakers shouted and pushed and shoved the officials.

There are thousands of families on the Qinhuai River. The officials failed to complete it from beginning to end for a long time, but it caused a huge stir in Yingtian Prefecture.

Early the next morning, Huang Liji's mansion was covered with his hands behind his back, his face was gloomy, and his head was covered with cold sweat.

The middle-aged man who looked like a housekeeper was also worried and said, "Master, are you really not seeing me? Mr. Wang is not saying that he was the Minister of the previous dynasty, but he is still in-laws with the Minister of Zhou..."

Huang Liji walked around the room with his hands behind his back, listening to the impatient "Come on? How did you let me meet? What do you say when you see him? His grandson knew at a glance that he was overly drunk and wanted to participate in this year's imperial examination? Can I get involved in this imperial examination?"

The housekeeper hesitated for a moment and said, "I heard that Mr. Wang also has an industry on the Qinhuai River. Maybe he didn't come for that incompetent grandson..."

Huang Liji frowned. Although Fang Kongzhang did too much, he was also for the upcoming emperor to see him. He took the blame for him and could not criticize him. However, this Wang obviously could not be even more accused. Not to mention the local snake, he was still in-laws with Zhou Yingqiu, the Minister of Personnel, and could not offend him!

Huang Liji was very anxious. Since he arrived in Jiang Su, he had been baked on fire. On the one hand, the court was getting more and more severe and urgent reforms, while on the other hand, the local obstacles and possible strong rebounds were serious. This made him at a loss and could not handle it safely. He always had to offend one side, but he couldn't afford to offend him.

In fact, Huang Liji's state is not common in Jiang and Su, or the most common one, he is in a dilemma and does nothing, and there are some things that are not related to him. Only those like Fang Kongzhang are rare.

"Go and ask and see what he wants to do?" Huang Liji said impatiently with a cold face. This old man Wang cannot offend one. In less than half an hour, there were more than 30 people, most of whom had not left. Fortunately, he claimed to be sick early and had an excuse to see him!

"Yes." The housekeeper quickly turned around and went out.

Mr. Wang is nearly eighty years old this year. He retired from the Minister of Justice during the Wanli period. His hair and beards are white, his face is cold and hard, his eyes are like an eagle, and he is leaning on a crutch, looking at the front motionlessly.

The Wang family is a big family in Jinling, but it is just a big family. Mr. Wang has retired for too long and his remaining power has shrunk almost. For Huang Liji, a priest, there is no need to care much about Huang Liji. The key is that his in-laws are Zhou Yingqiu, who dares not care more about three points!

The housekeeper walked over carefully and said respectfully: "Sir, my master is still unconscious. If you have any questions, I will convey it to you when the master wakes up."
Chapter completed!
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