After Zhu Yuanzhang abolished the Zhongshu Province, power was divided into six departments, and the Tianguan of the Ministry of Personnel, the head of the six departments, was the legitimate head of the hundred officials. When the morning ranking was arranged, Jian Yi stood first among the civil servants.
As for the cabinet ministers, not to mention that it has not been established yet, even if it is established, the cabinet bachelors will only be of the fifth rank. Not to mention compared with Jian Yi, even compared with the General Secretary, they are far behind.
The so-called "Sanyang Assistant Government" was actually only touted after the power of the cabinet became more and more powerful. In the Yongle Dynasty, the well-deserved bosses were Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji. One was in charge of personnel and the other was in charge of finance. They had a history of twenty years.
He has survived for many years and is definitely the pillar of Zhu Di's staff.
It just so happened that these two people came from Xu Zengshou's disciples, or they were recommended to Zhu Di by Xu Zengshou. The connections left by my father were really terrifying.
Xu Jingchang finally understood why Yao Guangxiao was so sure that he would be the general envoy. He must know the correspondence between Xu Zengshou and Zhu Di.
If Xu Jingchang was just a noble disciple, that would be it. Once he discovered that he was talented and knowledgeable, how could the old monk let him go?
And this also explains why the Xu family can have two sons. In addition to the relationship with Zhu Di, the approval of the courtiers is also indispensable.
All in all, at this time, Xu Jingchang felt that his status seemed to be a little higher.
If I had known there was such a relationship, I shouldn't have agreed to the old monk so easily and asked for a few more conditions... Xu Jingchang secretly complained to himself, but it was too late.
How about visiting the thatched cottage three times again?
"It is also the duty of a minister to select talents and promote talents. My father can recommend you because he must have a strategy to stabilize the country. I am also young. Being this general political envoy is purely to drive a duck to the top and force others to do something difficult. I thought about it.
, you are in charge of the evaluation of the Ministry of Personnel, find an opportunity, give me a low evaluation, dismiss from office and go back to the government." Xu Jingchang suggested.
When Jian Yi heard this, he almost spit out a mouthful of water.
"Suzhou!"
Zhu Di was overjoyed and quickly let them in.
Others begged him to give good reviews, and in order to get promoted, they took the initiative to ask for negative reviews. This was the first time I saw him. The young Marquis in front of him was really different.
Zhu Di said this, what else could Zhu Quan say, he could only agree.
Jian Yi rolled his eyelids and said with a sullen face, "I will do my best."
But how to say these words is actually very difficult.
He would rather be scolded for being ungrateful and not keeping his words, so Zhu Di admitted it.
Jian Yi didn't hesitate to ask more questions, so he quickly got up and took Xu Jingchang to see Zhu Di.
"Xu Tongzheng, who did you learn this from? How can you be so perfect?"
Now that Zhu Di is sitting on the throne, there is no doubt that it is impossible to reward Zhu Quan with half of the country, and he does not even want him to return to Daning. What if he can't think about it and there is another Jingnan War?
As for the three guards of Duoyan, it was also the result of Zhu Di's promises all over the world. He had many Mongolian cavalry under his command. If Jingnan succeeded, he would be rewarded based on his merits.
In other words, you, Zhu Dijing, are unlikely to succeed, and it’s time to fulfill your promise.
Zhu Di kidnapped King Ning Zhu Quan and rebelled with him, even promising to divide the world equally after the event was accomplished.
Zhu Di was so angry that he had nowhere to vent his anger. After all, running a country is not just a house. It is normal for brothers to divide their families and property. But if he wants to allocate the most sacred land in the world to the feudal princes and weaken the financial resources of the imperial court, Zhu Di will do whatever it takes.
, can’t do it either.
Zhu Di was unkind in his actions, but as the emperor, he couldn't condone Zhu Quan. I was sorry anyway, so it would be better to fight to the end.
Jian Yi really didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He really didn't expect that the son of Marquis Wu Yang was really a wonderful person.
Xu Jingchang thought about it seriously, and then said: "If I handle this matter, can you find two censors to impeach me and let me dismiss from office and go home?"
Xu Jingchang took a deep breath and said with a smile: "Actually, this is not difficult, as long as Daning is given to Prince Ning in name, but actually handed over to the three guards of Duoyan."
Xu Jingchang gradually understood that this was still the aftermath of the Battle of Jingnan that had not been wiped clean... Zhu Di was short of troops and horses at the beginning, but Zhu Quan, the king of Ning who had entered Daning and became a vassal, had 80,000 armored men and 6,000 leather chariots.
The strength is very strong.
"I know very clearly how capable I am. My ambition is not in the court. I just want to pursue the vast starry sky and explore the mysteries of the universe... By the way, Jian Tianguan, let me see if there is anything that would offend people.
If you make a fool of yourself, you can be dismissed smoothly. Just tell me."
You have obviously told Jian Yi to come over and help with the conversation. Why is this guy so slow to come?
Just when Zhu Di was worried, Zheng He came to report that it was Jian Yi and Xu Jingchang who wanted to see him.
The Ministry of Personnel is just a manipulative place. If you believe him easily, you don't know how you will die.
"It's like this. When my father destroyed Zhang Shicheng, the taxes in Suzhou were higher than in other places. It's also Southern Zhili, which is under the capital. I'm afraid it wouldn't be appropriate for you to become a vassal."
As for the matter of the three guards of Duoyan, I will give it to them in name but not in reality. It will be delayed like this. It is best to delay it for a hundred years.
Xu Jingchang smiled and said nothing, remaining deep.
Of course it’s good. There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below. If you don’t want Suzhou, just Hangzhou!
"When it comes to offending people, I have one thing here that others may not be able to do. It's Ning Wang Zhu Quan who wants to ask for a piece of land."
"Young Master, the general envoy is one of the nine great ministers. He is well versed in government affairs, connects internal and external affairs, and regulates government affairs. He has a lot of authority and can manage many things. Moreover, you are the nephew of the queen, and you are connected with His Majesty.
Relative, there is no one more suitable for this position than you. Originally, I was worried, but I didn’t expect to have such a suitable candidate as you. It’s really lucky.”
Zhu Di looked at this brother and said in a deep voice: "What are you looking at?"
Jian Yi was startled for a moment, and then he was dumbfounded. This is really a good idea!
Prince Ning must have been dissatisfied because he did not get what he wanted because of his participation in the Jingnan.
Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "No, how could I do such a thing? What I mean is that we have built the Daning Capital Division, so we must manage it properly! Now that we have added the Nduoyan Sanwei, they may not be able to manage it, so we still have to stay
A set of officials. When the time is right, Daning will be handed over to them. Of course, the right time depends on the court."
After seeing the ceremony, Zhu Di smiled and said: "Seventeenth brother, have you seen this young man? He is the son of Marquis Wuyang and the nephew of the Queen. He is young and smart, and he is good at reading. I promoted him to be the general envoy and treat those who have merit.
Your Majesty, I will not be stingy. Seventeenth brother, don’t worry, but there are a lot of things going on right now, can you please take a moment?”
Jian Yi leaned forward and said: "Xu Tongzheng, everything else is easy to deal with, and I can handle it. It's just that it involves Prince Ning, and it's hard for me as a minister to deal with it. And then there's the matter of Duoyan Sanwei, which is also hard to deal with. See if you can think of it."
Think of a way?"
Forget anything else, abolish the Daning Dusi and set aside this spacious pasture as a sign of peace and friendship.
Xu Jingchang was stunned, "Isn't his fiefdom in Daning? What kind of fiefdom do you want?"
Zhu Quan also guessed the result, but he did not panic, but said: "Since Suzhou can't do it, then Qiantang, that's not bad!"
Jian Yi said: "It's like this. Your Majesty intends to withdraw the capital of Daning and move it to Baoding. There is also the matter of the three guards of Duoyan. Your Majesty intends to appease them, so removing the capital of Daning is also a sign of goodwill."
Xu Jingchang remained vigilant, not only towards Yao Guangxiao, but also towards the amiable uncle Jian Yi in front of him.
"In this case, since Da Ning is still in his hands, King Ning cannot change his fiefdom at will, so we can just keep him in the capital, pay him the vassal salary every year, and support him." Xu Jingchang said calmly.
Jian Yi didn't understand for a moment, "Xu Tongzheng, what do you mean? Do you really want to hand over the territory of the Ming Dynasty to the Mongols?"
It was quite a coincidence that they came. King Ning Zhu Quan really came to see Zhu Di.
The more he said that the general secretary was important, the more careful he had to be.
Zhu Di took a deep breath. He wanted to raise Zhu Quan, but this place in Suzhou was really not suitable.
"Your Majesty, I don't dare to have any extravagant hopes. If I can't return to Daning Dusi, I am willing to join the vassal in the mainland."
Zhu Quan said simply: "My brother has no other intentions. I just want to find a prosperous and wealthy place, a gentle and kind hometown, and enjoy wealth and glory in peace. I hope your majesty will grant you permission."
But Jian Yi and Xu Jingchang had already discussed it, so how could they miss the opportunity?
"Your Majesty, I boldly advise you that meritorious deeds must be rewarded and faults must be punished. Prince Ning has indeed done a great service to your majesty. Your majesty cannot bear to have His Royal Highness Prince Ning wander outside, and the brothers cannot see each other day and night. It is better to send Prince Ning to him like this.
If you stay in the capital, your majesty can give you a house for Prince Ning to live in." Jian Yi said loudly.
Zhu Quan was stunned when he heard this. Who wants to stay in the capital?
At this time, Xu Jingchang also smiled, "Your Majesty, King Ning's fiefdom will still be retained, and his salary will remain the same. He is just allowed to live in the capital. After all, King Ning is different from other vassal kings. It is reasonable for your Majesty to receive special favors from you."
Zhu Quan is about to scold his mother. What kind of favor is this? You are telling lies with your eyes open. I will not agree to it!
