Chapter 226 In ancient times, there was Shang Yang standing wood, and now there is gold in the square
Zhu Youde looked around at the ministers and said: "I intend to promulgate a decree. Not only the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Government can submit it, but officials from Jinling City and even the local government can submit their opinions and report it. Even the people have the right to make suggestions."
As soon as these words came out, Fengtian Palace was completely silent. Everyone looked shocked and looked at His Majesty in surprise.
Your Majesty is playing with fire!
Daliang enacted the law of death for those who criticize it, just to prohibit speech about government affairs. Your Majesty not only abolished it, but also encouraged the people to speak out?
The ministers of the court can submit memorials to make suggestions, and local officials can also hand over notes, but what ability can ordinary people have to make suggestions?
No! Never!
The little emperor started misbehaving again!
This time the ministers were very unanimous in their opinions, and no one agreed. But they never expected that Zhu Youde had not finished speaking.
"Any suggestions or ideas that are beneficial to the development of the Liang Kingdom will be awarded with my approval and review by the cabinet's bachelors, and they will be rewarded according to their merits!"
Crazy, crazy! Your Majesty must be crazy!
Feng Yuyue, the Minister of Civil Affairs, called him crazy!
Although Daliang is not strict about the examination of officials, it does have a prescribed promotion mechanism. Ordinary people who want to become officials or knights must pass the imperial examination or pass the military merit system. If not, they must make extraordinary contributions and be commended by the emperor before they can be knighted.
Now you can be knighted just by making suggestions. Isn't it a mess? Then who is going to study and who is going to participate in the imperial examination. They are all going to make suggestions. Wouldn't it be simpler to be knighted directly?
It even affects the military merit system. Through Jinyan and knighthood, why do soldiers have to sacrifice their lives in exchange for military merit?
"Your Majesty, no!" Feng Yuyue expressed his thoughts.
The ministers echoed: "Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"
"I will remonstrate with you! This matter may affect the foundation of Daliang!"
"..."
Faced with unanimous opposition from the ministers, the confident Zhu Youde also fell silent. What Feng Yuyue said was quite reasonable.
If this policy persists for a long time, it will cause great damage to the existing official ennobling system.
What if restrictions are given?
The title of knight is true, but it can be given the lowest title, depriving the person of his rights and retaining his title, and at the same time, he will be compensated with a certain amount of money and food.
It's like giving you a title to confirm your merits, but it doesn't count as an official and has no real power.
And the objects and deadlines must be limited.
It is not useful for soldiers in the army. Of course, good suggestions should be converted into military merit rewards.
People who are studying are not used. They can put forward suggestions and ideas in the imperial examinations at all levels to provide additional promotion channels.
As for the time limit, it is limited to the present. To prevent people from neglecting their daily work and taking advantage of opportunities, a fixed advisory body will be established in the future, and the Ministry of Officials will make statistics and report them, and give monetary rewards.
Zhu Youde proposed improvement methods, and many ministers were impressed and agreed.
In this way, we can not only collect positive ideas from the people, promote the emancipation of people's minds, but also quickly establish the future development direction of Daliang.
"Feng Yuyue, this decree is distributed throughout the city and will be publicized in Jinling Square tonight!"
"I accept the decree!"
After saying this, Zhu Youde looked at Tang Huo.
"The recruitment of craftsmen will be put on the agenda as soon as possible, and Shangfang Mansion will be improved as soon as possible to put it into research and development and production."
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At sunset, after handling the government affairs of the DPRK, Cao Wang asked to see him in the Yangxin Hall.
He brought information about King Yan.
"Your Majesty, an informant has come to report that the convoy escorting King Yan has arrived at Langshan and will arrive at Jinling City in the near future."
Hearing this, Zhu Youde nodded: "It's good to entertain him, after all, he is my uncle!"
"Then King Yan..." Cao Wang asked.
"After being sent to Jinling City, he was put on death row. Two days later, General Wang set off for the northern border to sacrifice the flag with the blood of the traitor!"
Sacrifice flag?!
Cao Wang took a breath of cold air and felt a panic in his heart. He thought that King Yan would be spared and sent to the imperial mausoleum, but who would have thought that His Majesty would not care about blood at all.
"Oh, I am not the late emperor. The reason why the King of Han is alive is because of the kindness of the late emperor. I am different. Anyone who provokes the imperial power must die!"
"What happened to Chen Shishi and Zheng Ling'er?"
"Back to Your Majesty, Miss Zheng will cooperate with the King of Han in the North to eliminate the traitors. When the King of Han completely controls the North, he will return to Jinling."
"As for Chen Shishi, currently we only know that she fled back to the North, and there are no clues."
Zhu Youde waved his hand to signal Cao Wang to go down.
I haven't seen Zheng Ling'er for a few days and even miss her. The little girl is stubborn but looks shy in front of him, which is fascinating.
Just as he was thinking about it, Wang Zhonghou came to inform: "Your Majesty, Feng Shangshu has set up an announcement in Jinling Square, causing a sensation."
"Prepare your clothes and leave the palace!"
Zhu Youde summoned Zhou Ruqian to come out of the palace with him. After this period of time, the little girl lost her youthfulness and showed the unique charm of a woman.
Although I have grown up, I still like to go out and play, and Chunfeng Tower and Yuanyang Tower are frequent visitors.
"Your Majesty, did you bully the Queen's sister last night?" Zhou Ruqian asked shyly.
She went to say hello this morning, but she saw Luo Xian sitting on the bed with a rosy complexion and exhausted.
"Um... bullying?" Zhu Youde was stunned and then realized it. He stared into the beauty's eyes and smiled: "The queen wants to give birth to a dragon son for me. You should also work hard to give birth to a dragon son for me."
The little beauty's pretty face flushed red, Your Majesty was so bad, last time at the Dragon Case...but her eyes flashed with anticipation.
While chatting and laughing, we came to Jinling Square.
Even Zhu Youde, who was mentally prepared, was shocked when he saw the huge square crowded with people.
The sound of discussions, inquiries, and quarrels was deafening.
As soon as this decree was issued, it caused a sensation in Jinling City. People from all walks of life came to the square early to wait.
In their daily life and production, they discovered many loopholes and summed up convenient experiences. This decree undoubtedly gave them the opportunity to put them into practice.
Zhu Youde supported the beauty and pushed to the front under the escort of the guards. Feng Yuyue stood on the high platform and nodded.
Many excited people around could no longer contain their excitement, but they were also worried about the authenticity of the decree. After all, it was a title!
Although there is no real power, it is a great reward for ordinary people!
"Master, can you really be knighted if you make suggestions?"
"Sir, the common people have a plan they don't know whether to tell or not!"
"..."
Faced with various inquiries, Feng Yuyue pressed his hands to signal silence and explained in unison: "Suggestions can indeed lead to the title of marquis, and you can even meet with the Holy Emperor and be rewarded by the Emperor himself!"
"But it must be a suggestion or idea that is beneficial to the development of Daliang, and it must be reviewed by His Majesty and the cabinet and it will be correct!"
"Of course, it doesn't matter even if your suggestions are not adopted. Your Majesty loves the people and will also give rewards to show encouragement!"
Feng Yuyue explained one by one, and the people's mood was high, so there was no doubt. Anyone who made suggestions and suggestions would receive three pieces of sesame seed cakes, and if they were adopted, they would be directly knighted!
"My Lord, I believe that the city of Jinling has experienced a rebellion by thieves. The rebels burned, killed and looted in the city, causing great losses to the business people. What's more, some people have no money to pay taxes. I hope that the government will reduce the taxes of such people and help them recuperate...
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A businessman made a suggestion, and Feng Yuyue recorded it in the list and appointed people to reward him.
With precedents in place, people no longer hide and tuck in, but express their suggestions in an orderly manner.
Zhu Youde in the front row smiled cheerfully. In ancient times, Shang Yang established a tree to win the trust of the people. Today, I have given gold in the square and imitated Shang Yang. It not only wins the hearts of the people, but also promotes the promotion of government decrees. How wonderful!
Under the protection of the guards, Zhu Youde left the square with Zhou Ruqian in his arms and headed to Chunfeng Tower.
Of course, it’s not just about drinking wine and being accompanied by beautiful women, it’s definitely about doing some exercise to enhance your relationship.
When Zhu Youde returned to the palace early the next morning and entered the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart, he was completely shocked...