My Daming New Empire

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Even Zhu Di, the emperor, is actually like this. He is going to march west now for the sake of his fame.

But now, in order to solve the problem, he said unceremoniously: "When will it be delayed? Are you going to argue until next year just for the distribution of some money? Who of you has Xia Shangshu who is proficient in accounts? Who of you has Xia Shangshu who is right? Daming’s financial understanding? Which of you has Xia Shangshu who can better understand where Daming needs money more? But for your own benefit, or for the benefit of a department, you ignore the overall interests of Daming! In your opinion, in the end, you mutually It would be good to compromise, to share some money with each other, and to be more lenient in public expenses next year. But for me, for Daming, this is the biggest waste!"

Speaking of this, even Xia Yuanji who was defended by Zhu Di felt ashamed at this moment, he knelt down and bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, all of you are incompetent..."

"Pingshen..." Zhu Di sighed, and then he went down the donkey and said, "This law must be implemented, but your opinion, Minister Jian, is also very pertinent. You limit the ministers to one eye and one outline, which is indeed a bit of a waste of food. It is allowed that the ministers still have the right to make suggestions during the Great Court Assembly."

This is a compromise. Keeping the current ministers from speaking is more serious than killing them.The meaning of their existence is remonstrance!

Except for those like Xia Yuanji who have been the Secretary of the Ministry of Households for more than ten years, like Song Li and Wu Zhong who originally studied building and canal repair when they were young, how could there be so many professionals in Ming Dynasty?

Even Wu Zhong, an "architecture expert", was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Punishment because of his meritorious service.And as a professional from the Ministry of Industry, he couldn't even read the case file when he came to the Ministry of Criminal Justice, let alone judge the case.

Before being Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, he also served as the chief envoy of Beiping, Zuo Shaoqing of the Yousi Temple of Dali Temple, Yushi of Youdu, Doctor Zishan, and then Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry.

In the 15th year of Yongle, the year when Zhu Zhanji went to sea, it was also his second year as Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and the entire Ministry of Punishment did not sentence him to death.

It is probably unprecedented in the entire history that the law enforcement agencies of a superpower have not sentenced to death.

Zhu Di was so furious that he almost dismissed him as a civilian. Later, he called him in and scolded him, and then he sentenced several criminals who had committed the most heinous crimes to death with tears in their eyes.

However, he won the reputation of "loving the people like a son" and "living Bodhisattva" among the people.

As a construction expert, he is most suitable for officials of the Ministry of Industry.In terms of his kind-hearted personality, Shangshu Xingbu is not suitable for him at all.But a layman like him just sat in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.

And there are people like him everywhere in the entire imperial court.In terms of professions, apart from the doctors in the Imperial Hospital, the craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry, and the headhunters in the Ministry of Punishment, there are almost no professionals in this country.

Everyone takes up different official positions. The only thing they need to do is not to deepen their professionalism, but to see what the people in front of them do, and then follow suit.

Zhu Di didn't think there was anything wrong at first, but after several discussions with Zhu Zhanji that professional issues need to be handled by professionals, he realized the benefits.

But the key problem is that there is simply no talent needed.Another problem is that of the selection system.

Those financial and accounting personnel of the internal supervisor, or even the accountants of the big merchants' homes, whoever comes out, is probably better than more than half of the officials of the Ministry of Households.

Apart from drinking and having fun, wooing relationships, and speculating on favors, many of those officials are simply useless. They can't even do their jobs well after leaving the petty officials.

But it happens that they are in high positions, enjoy the benefits, and give advice.

Now, Zhu Di compromised and agreed to give them this opportunity at the Dachao Conference.

It's not good enough not to let them give pointers, because that's all they can do.

This may seem like a small matter, but it involves every aspect of the country, from the education system to people's awareness, which needs to be reformed.

This is much more difficult than Zhu Zhanji's research on internal combustion engines and the advancement of the industrial revolution.

But at this time, when the ministers saw Zhu Di's "concession", they felt more comfortable, and their faces relaxed a lot.

Fortunately, it was Zhu Di. Even if Zhu Zhanji became the emperor, it would be impossible for the ministers to make concessions easily.

Because Zhu Di spent decades killing countless people in exchange for "respect".

Jian Yi's face also relaxed. Facing such a powerful emperor, if he wanted to fight for power, he couldn't offend him, and it would be difficult for Jian Yi to flatter him!

Yi bowed, and then said: "Most of the ministers in the court have no personal grievances, but because of the disagreement between the government and the government, it is Ming government. It's just that if the decision at that time is wrong, can't it be done?" Have you repented? Zeng Zi said: 'I examine myself three times a day. If I have made mistakes, I will correct them, and if I don't, I will encourage them'. If there are mistakes, we should repent and correct them, instead of ignoring them and stealing them."

Zhu Di felt that the cold was invading, and his knee hurt badly. He pinched the sore spot with his hand and ordered, "Give me a brazier."

Wang Yan asked someone to arrange it immediately, and then he said again: "The old disease has relapsed, and I have no intention of debating. Let Zhan Ji refute it for me and Aiqing."

Jian Yi took a look at Zhu Zhanji, then bowed to Zhu Di and said, "Observe the order...Please teach me your Highness."

Zhu Zhanji looked back at Zhu Di, saw that he nodded slightly, his complexion was not very good, he didn't care about his health, got up and returned a half-baby with him before saying: "Shangshu Jian may not have read the follow-up details clearly. ,... All the resolutions made by the imperial court must be strictly followed to maintain the legal system of the imperial court. That's why some people are not allowed to repeat the same old tune, but it does not mean that they know it is wrong and make mistakes. Any resolution, If there is a conflict with the Great Ming Law, or if it has become out of date, you can submit a request for revision."

Jian Yi nodded, and said: "Looking at the full text of the law, one ring is connected with another, forming a strict set of rules. However, it is precisely because of the strictness that there is no distinction between the master and the slave. Balance is the foundation of the stability of the court. , but the blind balance made the ministers unable to find their own positions."

This is another set that Confucianism often uses to justify itself and highlight self-worth.

They require everyone to have the power to make suggestions, and they cannot be restricted to have power only within the scope of their duties.But now, because they couldn't find the center of gravity in it, and couldn't highlight the level, they didn't follow it again.

Zhu Zhanji smiled and said deliberately: "Jian Shangshu, wouldn't it be better if you don't allow other people to dictate your work?"

Jian Yi immediately said: "Your Highness's remarks are absurd. Isn't this the same as not eating for fear of choking? We can't cut off the way of speaking, this world is the world of the world. But we must establish clear rules in order to let people eat. Everyone finds their place."

Zhu Zhanji said with a smile: "Of course I know, I was just joking with Jian Shangshu, Jian Shangshu has no sense of humor."

Zhu Di couldn't hold back all of a sudden, and burst out laughing.Zhu Gaochi glared at Zhu Zhanji dissatisfied, and called his name lightly.

Many ministers couldn't help laughing, but Jian Yi looked dumbfounded.He didn't expect that in this serious court, someone would joke with him.

Zhu Zhanji smiled and said: "Gu has established a complete set of rules with careful logical thinking. Do you think Gu will ignore this? The reason for this is because both Gu and the emperor's grandfather want to give you more Greater power and greater space will make this event more in line with your expectations."

Although he felt that things should not be like this, and this was not the answer he expected, but because Jian Yi didn't know Zhu Zhanji well, he couldn't figure out Zhu Zhanji's mind at all.

"What does your highness say?"

Zhu Zhanji took a step forward, holding on to the somewhat cold white marble guardrail, and touched a dragon's head.He looked down at Jian Yi, who was [-] centimeters shorter than him, and stood more than half a meter shorter than him, and then swept his gaze around the hall full of people.

Many ministers immediately felt a huge pressure. Jian Yi felt that he had only felt such pressure when facing the angry Zhu Di.

Zhu Zhanji said loudly: "Because the imperial grandfather will not be the balancer, the balance of the entire court needs to be balanced by yourselves. Although the whole set of laws was written by me and initiated by the imperial grandfather, who will implement it and how Implementation needs to be arranged by yourself. After you go back today, you can read the entire law carefully, and then on the day of the seal on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, you will give the emperor a personnel arrangement result. If this time is exceeded, then the emperor will directly appoint Candidates for various discussions."

There was an uproar in the audience, and everyone felt astonished.From ancient times to the present, although ministers have been fighting with the emperor for power, they never thought that the emperor would directly delegate power.

Jian Yi became more and more confused, it shouldn't be like this.Since this set of laws is used to restrict them, although they have fought for some rights and interests, this is after all putting a shackle on them.

But now, Taisun actually directly said that this set of rules is implemented by themselves.So they don't seem to be any different from before?

No, if the shackles were put on by themselves, and they violated the rules in the future, the emperor would naturally not let them off.

and also……

Jian Yi immediately opened the law in his hand again, and noticed a role he had overlooked just now, that is the speaker who presides over the debate.

He originally thought that the emperor would take on this role, but now, according to the grandson's intention, they should be chosen by themselves...

Today is the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, and there are still four days before the 28th of the twelfth lunar month. In four days, if you want hundreds of ministers in the court to elect this person, wouldn't it be a catastrophe!

How can four days be enough for all the ministers to reach a compromise?

Not to mention others, Jian Yi is the head of the ministers, if the emperor does not take this role, then he must get it.

But what about the others?Are they really willing to continue to see themselves over their heads?

Thinking of this, Jian Yi suddenly felt that the court, which had been peaceful for more than ten years, might not be so easy to control.

This is an upright conspiracy, and it is the emperor's monolithic plan to divide the ministers.