After Yu Qian established the Jingying system, there was no long-term customization.
It evolved several times during the Tianshun, Chenghua and Zhengde years.
The custom-made one used today was established by Emperor Shizong in the 29th year of Jiajing.
The Beijing Camp is divided into three major camps, including the Fifth Military Camp and the Shenji Camp. There is a military commander, a governor, and a civilian assistant manager.
Although there is one governor and one co-president, the superiors and subordinates make decisions.
But as the saying goes, whoever has the power over personnel and economic affairs has the final say.
Starting from the Longqing period, any recommendation within the Beijing camp for rank-and-file military attachés such as the number one, the Central Army, and the General Qianbao must be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of War before being submitted to the emperor for approval.
As for the middle-level military attachés such as deputy, shen, you, and auxiliary generals, they are the governor of the Beijing camp, and they are recommended together with the assistant minister of military affairs, and then reported to the emperor for approval by the Ministry of War.
Not to mention military pay, but at the Ministry of War level, you can’t even get a single copper plate.
Even if the emperor wanted to issue a reward of silver, the Ministry of War would bring out the border troops and block it by saying that "the benefits of work and rest are far apart."
Therefore, the position of the Minister of War and the assistant to the military administration can be said to be the real talker in the capital.
Originally, Zhu Yijun just planned to use the patient number Zhao Kongzhao to occupy this position and not to hinder Gu Huan's hands and feet.
But now that the situation has changed, we might as well fight for this position.
It can speed up the preparation of the Beijing camp.
As soon as Li Zai Ting's words came out of his mouth, those who were interested were immediately alert.
Huo Ji even frowned and said coldly: "Li Ge, don't be too harsh on your colleagues. No one is sick yet."
"Tan Luntong has a lung disease, so isn't he also entrusted with important tasks by His Majesty?"
Li Zaiting did not argue with Huo Ji and stood back on the train without any haste.
If you want to impeach an official, you have to ask yourself to serve. This is a common practice and no one can avoid it.
What's more, Zhao Kongzhao had long wanted to become an official, but he was a candidate acceptable to both the emperor and the Ministry of War, so he was dragged away and refused to let him go.
Now Li shouted loudly in the court and started some quarrels, not to put pressure on Zhao Kongzhao, but so that the courtiers could quarrel so that the emperor could be the middle judge.
At this moment, the emperor on the imperial steps finally spoke.
"Okay, I understand what you mean."
Zhu Yijun paused and continued: "However, honors are valuable to the country and meritorious service, and reducing crimes is also an ancestral law. If we want to impose severe punishment, it will really put the two palace mothers in trouble."
"I will discuss this matter with my mother and discuss it later."
"As for the fact that Minister Zhao is ill and unable to see things, he should be recuperating and recuperate, so there is no need to mention it again!"
If the decision is made in court, the heat is still not enough.
After a day or two of fermentation and extensive discussion, Zhu Yijun could finally step down as the referee.
Court meetings, petitions to argue, and the emperor's adjudication are all necessary steps and the simplest path to realizing imperial power.
Since the emperor had taken a break after speaking, it was hard for the officials to continue.
Only some caring people looked at each other, exchanged glances, and made plans in their minds to deal with it.
Things discussed in court always come one after another.
Then the court got into a dispute over the salt and silver brought back by Hai Rui.
How much money a department can control is directly related to its own power. Naturally, no one will make any polite concessions at this time.
Zhu Yijun was embarrassed to see Guanglu Temple cry for poverty, saying that in order to support supplies, he had begun to sell scrap copper and iron utensils and leftover pieces of koji.
Zhu Heng, the minister of industry, who was usually very conscientious and rarely involved in disputes, also blushed and felt anxious during court discussions.
One is about the twenty-three sluices, and the other is because Zhaoling Guards was set up in Changping Prefecture, and gate towers, public houses, barracks, etc. were to be built.
Zhu Yijun was also difficult to control - Zhang Hong burst into tears because he was poor because of his own money, and everyone was no different.
After arguing for more than half an hour, the result was finally reached.
Each of the six ministries gets what they need, the cabinet divides the money, and the emperor sits and endorses it.
After a court meeting, the remaining silver coins from the last distribution were all divided up and returned to the treasury.
Everyone looked like they had suffered a big loss, but they were happy in their hearts - after all, it was an extra silver tael, which would definitely be a lot in the future, which would help to assert the authority of the department.
Everyone was in a good mood, and the discussion went smoothly after that.
After a quick review of the recommendation of Zou Yinglong, the governor of Yunnan, Ruan Wenzhongyinzi, the deputy censor of the capital, was admitted to the Imperial Academy, and the former Minister of Rites, Zhang Mao, was worshiped in Zhengxue Temple and other matters.
Even for earthquake relief and tax exemptions in Xuzhou Prefecture, Sichuan, the Ministry of Household Affairs did not hesitate at all to provide money.
It was not until close to noon that the day's court discussion ended.
The emperor's figure disappeared from the imperial steps ahead of time.
The courtiers also left one after another.
They were in groups, each having a discussion.
Xu Jieduo glanced twice at Wang Chonggu, who was led to the side hall for a solo duet. After a while, he looked away and slowly stood up.
As soon as he stood still, he found that his arm was being held.
He knew who it was without turning his head.
Xu Jie said calmly: "It doesn't have to be like this in the court. It's not like you and I have never been officials in the same court before."
Zhang Juzheng shook his head: "My teacher and I were both in the cabinet at that time, so we naturally wanted to avoid suspicion."
"Now that the teacher is idle, it will not be a problem."
The so-called "prepare for consultation" only talks about actual power. I'm afraid it's not even as good as the people in the study room, which saves the suspicion of party members and friends.
After all, he is a seventy-year-old minister. He helps me as a courtesy and no one will gossip.
Xu Jie was noncommittal.
He looked playful: "In today's court meeting, why was there no discussion about the restoration of the ancestor of the Yuan Dynasty?"
When Xu Jie entered the city yesterday, he heard that the emperor was offering sacrifices to the emperors of the past dynasties. Then he asked why there was no ancestor of the Yuan Dynasty among the emperors of the past dynasties. It even ended with the emperor offering sacrifices from a distance.
This naturally provoked a dispute within the Ministry of Rites and Taichang Temple.
I originally thought that this was the emperor's preparation for reviving the ancestor of the Yuan Dynasty, but no one mentioned it in today's court meeting, which made Xu Jie a little confused.
Zhang Juzheng helped Xu Jie out of the palace and explained: "Yesterday, someone tried to figure out the holy intention and reported that our dynasty is in the same line as the former Yuan Dynasty. It is also Chinese orthodoxy, and it should be restored to worship the ancestor of the Yuan Dynasty."
"As a result, His Majesty kept me in jail and fined me one month of copper for spying on the Sacred Heart."
"So much so that the courtiers cannot touch His Majesty's connections and dare not act rashly."
The two of them left the Wenhua Palace and walked slowly.
Xu Jie did not shy away and asked directly: "What do you think your majesty means?"
Zhang Juzheng was silent for a moment and said softly: "Your Majesty said that we should take into account the simple feelings of the frontier soldiers and the people of the world and let the Ministry of Rites discuss it further."
After saying this, he shut up and said nothing.
Xu Jie was thoughtful.
After walking for a while, Xu Jie broke away from Zhang Juzheng's support and said, "Uncle, please go back to the cabinet for official duties. I will go to Donghua Gate myself."
The residence given by the emperor is outside Donghua Gate, which is not in harmony with the cabinet.
Zhang Juzheng followed the good example and stood there watching the teacher.
Xu Jie didn't even look back, and walked unsteadily toward Donghua Gate with his hands behind his back.
But in his mind, he remembered what the emperor had told him before the court meeting.
…
Half a day ago.
Xu Jie followed the emperor on the way to the court meeting.
"Xu Qing, do you know that I have asked someone to compile an enlightenment book on mathematics?" the emperor mentioned this unintentionally.
Xu Jie nodded, then shook his head: "I know about this, but I haven't read the book."
The emperor explained: "I have asked the officials of the Ministry of Revenue, Jin Yiwei, and Dongchang to study this book, but it is not enough."
"Spring is coming soon next year, and many students will go to Beijing to prepare for the exam. What I mean is that after you get to the academy, you might as well recruit some candidates who have no hope of becoming a scholar and learn arithmetic."
Xu Jie immediately figured out the reason and asked: "Your Majesty wants to recruit officials who are proficient in calculations to prepare for the land?"
At that time, the emperor turned his head and glanced at Xu Jie, as if he was thinking that the old man's mind was moving very fast.
He opened his mouth and said, "That's what I meant."
"But besides that, there is another meaning."
"I want to recruit some interested students to specialize in calculations in order to achieve breakthroughs."
The emperor paused and then added: "No more imperial examinations will be allowed, and no official title will be granted."
"In short, it is to create another position for me, either as an official, as a clerk, or as a scholar."
"I will set a tone for you. If you reach the pinnacle of your academic achievements and reach the level of Zu Wenyuan, you can be knighted!"
Xu Jie frowned, even more curious about the emperor's intentions.
He was even promised a title!?
Although Zu Wenyuan and Wang Shangbin are rare in the world, isn't Xu Jue exaggerating?
To prepare for the field trip, you don’t go to this extent.
Could it be that this is the current emperor’s niche hobby?
The late emperor liked to create people in his harem, Shizong sought out immortals, and this man's hobby was even more unique.
…
As I was reminiscing along the way, I arrived at Donghua Gate before I knew it.
But he did not go directly to the mansion promised by the emperor.
Instead, he asked the eunuch who was leading the way to take him to the new school.
The things Xu Jie is most interested in now are, first, trying to figure out the emperor's thoughts and intentions. Second, watching how far the emperor can achieve his governance.
At present, the emperor has entrusted all major political affairs to the cabinet, and the only two things he is clinging to are the Beijing Camp and the New Academy.
Xu Jie was naturally very interested to see what was being tinkered with.
Not long after, he was led by the eunuch to the entrance of the school.
Taking a closer look, on the screen wall at the gate, there were four words "seeking truth" and "asking", which made Xu Jiefu murmur.
People come in and out from time to time, and it seems to be quite lively.
Xu Jie asked the eunuch beside him: "Where do the students in the academy come from now?"
When Zhang Cheng heard Xu Jie's question, he hurriedly stepped forward and replied respectfully: "It's mainly the nobles of the clan, as well as the officials and Jin Yiwei who came to study."
Originally, the eunuchs from the East Factory also came to class together, but they were so noble that even the officials were ashamed and did not want to attend the same class.
In the end, I had to ask the teacher to teach in the inner study hall.
Xu Jie nodded silently after hearing this. He knew immediately that the latter was preparing for Du Tian.
But why did the former come here to waste food?
He thought about it and asked directly.
Zhang Cheng explained patiently: "His Majesty said that as long as you count the divisions, you can stay in the academy and eat a portion of the royal rations."
"If you can learn the subtleties and bring out the new, you will not hesitate to be awarded a title."
"As soon as these words came out, many nobles and nobles flocked to him like ducks."
After Xu Jie heard this, he was heartbroken.
It's safe to assume that they came here for the emperor's food. Next, the emperor must buy horse bones for thousands of gold, and all the old foxes rushed in to give them some free tips.
He swaggered into the door and ordered: "Give me a volume of Mathematics Enlightenment, and then call Mr. Cheng over."
…
Cheng Dawei was sorting out his manuscripts. After hearing the call from the new mountain chief, he quickly put down what he was doing and followed the eunuch out of the room.
The academy is not large in scale and you can reach the place in a short time.
As soon as Cheng Dawei walked outside the house, he heard an angry sound inside the house.
"Didn't you just say that, is this a plus sign!?"
"Master Xu, you are wrong. Look closer. This is a multiplication sign."
The latter's voice was full of helplessness.
Cheng Dawei knew what happened as soon as he heard it. He stood at the door and did not go in immediately.
He turned to look at the eunuch Zhang Cheng and said apologetically: "Father, please wait a moment. I'll ask someone to bring a pair of glasses over to you."
It's just glasses. Everyone has different names and hobbies.
Using carbon for writing on slate saves money and trouble, but it is not very friendly to people with eye diseases.
Later, the emperor showed mercy and gave him a sum of money to buy some glasses for the elderly students to borrow.
Zhang Cheng stopped him: "It doesn't matter, we just need to go home. Cheng Jiaoyu should go see Master Xu first."
Cheng Dawei thanked him.
After explaining where to put it again, he suppressed the anxiety and nervousness in his heart, opened the door and walked in.
When Xu Jie saw someone coming in, he said angrily: "Are you Cheng Rusi?"
Cheng Dawei took a deep breath and saluted: "The last official, Cheng Dawei, has met the mountain chief."
Xu Jie waved his hand, asked people to stand up, and asked in a deep voice: "Chinese arithmetic comes from the same origin. How did you come up with such messy symbols? Are you deliberately trying to embarrass people?"
He pointed at the "+-×÷" on it and the series of numbers that were unevenly horizontal and vertical, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face.
Although Xu Jie cannot be said to be proficient in mathematics, he does know a little bit about it.
Numeracy itself also has simplified formulas, including various symbols, numbers, etc.
But nowadays, these basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division all involve a bunch of unfamiliar symbols, which makes people confused. Naturally, he has objections.
Cheng Dawei smiled bitterly and said: "The mountain leader misunderstood, this matter is His Majesty's wish."
He reluctantly told this new boss one by one the emperor's formula of convenient and clear symbols and clear and simple numbers.
Even the foreign ancient books from which these symbols were read are pointed out one by one.
When Xu Jie heard that it was the emperor's intention, even though he was dissatisfied, he had to swallow his breath.
He said dullly: "After you annotate this book one by one, return it to me."
I already know a little bit about it, so I don't need to follow the class. I just need to match the symbols and numbers.
Cheng Dawei bowed his head.
Xu Jie ignored the matter and asked about the existing official system of the academy.
Cheng Dawei said cautiously: "Chief Shan, there is no official system in the academy now."
"At first, His Majesty said that the disciples who stayed in the academy after being a disciple would be granted the status of officials."
"But the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Husbandry, and the Ministry of Rites all disagreed, so it couldn't be done."
Xu Jie understood the twists and turns inside as soon as he heard it.
Although he is only an official, this is also a promotion path. It is strange that Liubu can watch the emperor hold it in his hands.
No wonder the emperor asked him to redefine a formal official system and use internal funds to raise his salary.
He pondered: "What are the standards for staying in the hospital now?"
Cheng Dawei hurriedly said: "I have completed the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of Enlightenment 1, and can use it skillfully in accounting, calculation of acres and other applications."
Xu Jie glanced at Cheng Dawei.
The officials in the Department of Civil Affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs are only at this level. You call this enlightenment? Who are you going to eliminate?
Do they all have to achieve it, and those people in the Qintian Prison who frequently count celestial bodies can be considered to have completed enlightenment?
Or, like Wang Wensu, do you need to be able to locate patterns and perform square root calculations in order to be successful in your studies?
If he hadn't known that this was probably the name given by the emperor, he would have been furious on the spot.
He held back his displeasure and asked again: "How many people are in the hospital?"
Cheng Dawei shook his head: "After the officials finish practicing, they will return to the ministry."
"On the contrary, some noble families will stay in the academy after they graduate."
In His Majesty's words, on the contrary, this group of people, who have no worries about food and clothing and have some interest, will stay in the academy.
Xu Jie hummed and fell into thought.
Just at this moment, Zhang Cheng walked in with glasses: "Master Xu."
He respectfully handed it to Xu Jie.
Xu Jie turned his head and glanced, then took it casually.
He put it on his eyes, picked up the math book again, started to read it, and said, "Eunuch Zhang, what is the salary quota of the college?"
Zhang Cheng answered fluently: "Master Xu, now the academy has a quota of 120 people, and a total salary of 10,000 taels."
"But now there are only twenty-nine people on the register, and the internal funds are only allocated according to the register."
"The rest include printing books, repairing houses, renting accommodation and food, etc., totaling 17,400 taels per year. When needed, they will be paid from internal funds according to the process of reporting first and then approval."
Xu Jie waved his hand: "Give me all this year's money!"
"Your Majesty entrusted the academy to me for some work. I have to apply for approval every time and waste my time. I'm afraid of ruining His Majesty's affairs!"
He looked at Cheng Dawei again and said as he should: "There are also various ministries and departments, and those who leave Jinyiwei have to stay in the college to teach for half a year before leaving!"
"If the Sixth Department has any objections to Duke Cheng Guo, let them come to me!"
Chapter completed!