His Highness King Yong arranged for the crown prince to come to the Interior Hall for an internship. Several counselors took it very seriously and gathered to discuss the matter. Everyone unanimously decided that the crown prince would go to Taixue to study in the morning and come to the Interior Hall for an internship in the afternoon. Five counselors would personally take him there every day.
It was rotated once a month to let the prince know all aspects. In the first month, it was Zhou who led him.
Zhou Kuan led Chen Ji to Baihutang and introduced him: "Baihutang is currently under the jurisdiction of Menxia Province. It is an audit office. The first step of all ultimatums must be concentrated here, and the last step must also be concentrated here."
"Why is this?" Chen Ji asked in confusion.
Zhou Kuan explained with a smile: "The authority of our court is very clear. It is divided into three categories: A, B, and C according to their importance. Category A involves military affairs and must be submitted to King Yong for approval. Category B is ordinary government affairs, which are reviewed and approved by the Internal Affairs Hall and the Privy Council.
There is no need to hand it over to King Yong anymore. Category C is called routine government affairs. It does not even need to go through the internal affairs hall. It is approved by the chief officials of each ministry themselves. Those involving military affairs are handed over to the Ministry of War and the Privy Council."
Chen Ji nodded, "I understand, Baihutang is responsible for classification!"
"Yes, the White Tiger Hall will stamp each document, red Category A, green Category B, black Category C. This is the Category C document."
Zhou Kuan took an ultimatum from the lobby table and handed it to Chen Ji. Chen Ji took it and saw a large black seal on the white cover with the word "Category C" written on it.
"What if the classification is wrong?" Chen Ji asked again.
Zhou Kuan said with a smile: "In the past, there were too few people and they were too busy, so they could only do one trial. Now there are thirty people, so there are first, second, and final trials. After the first trial, a label is affixed, and after the second trial, a label is affixed, and finally it is handed over to
In the final review, if all three reviews are consistent, the chief officer will stamp it. If there are differences of opinion, they will sit together to discuss. If the opinions are still inconsistent, it will be handed over to me, and I will make the final decision on the category. Generally
It can’t be wrong.”
"What's over there?" Chen Ji asked, pointing to the lobby on the left.
"There is also an audit over there. The last step of the audit is called a compliance audit. Regardless of the content, it only checks whether it meets the approval authority. For example, if there is no approval and seal of King Yong on Category A, it will be rejected and will not be issued. In serious cases, it will be rejected.
Be held accountable.”
Chen Ji scratched his head and said: "Not long ago, my father went to Jiangnan, and I saw my mother and my second mother discussing the memorial together. Could it be?"
"You're right!"
Zhou Kuan smiled and said: "Your father is not here, and the Zhubi and Yongwang Seal are in the hands of your mother. In fact, they should be handed over to you. When the emperor goes to war, it is a system for the prince to supervise the country. Because you are not of age, your mother will do it for you."
The important task of supervising the country has also been difficult for her, and she has not made any mistakes so far."
"Then what do I do now?"
"You come with me!"
Zhou Guan walked into the review hall. The hall was very quiet. Thirty officials were extremely busy. Everyone was reading the ultimatum and memorials. There were a lot of documents piled on everyone's desk, and a wooden wheel was placed next to them.
After reading a book in the box, I put it in the alley after labeling it. Officials from the second instance kept coming to get the documents.
Zhou Kuan and Chen Ji walked into the back room, which was Chao Qing's official room. Chao Qing saw Chen Ji at a glance and greeted him with a smile, "The prince is here!"
Chen Ji and Chao Qing are very familiar with each other. They are still relatives. Chao Qing's mother is Lu Xiu's sister-in-law. They are cousins. Chen Ji relaxed suddenly and bowed, "My nephew, say hello to my cousin!"
Zhou Kuan thought carefully about the problem. Since today was the first day, he asked Chao Qing to take care of the crown prince. They were familiar with each other and the crown prince would adapt well.
Zhou Kuan smiled and said: "His Royal Highness asked the prince to come to study with us. From now on, he will come for half a day every day to understand the various processes. Today is the first day of study, so I asked him to come to Baihu Hall."
"No problem, leave it to me!"
Zhou Kuan explained a few words and left. Chao Qing asked his men to bring a set of tables and chairs and put them in his official room. He gave him nine more books and said with a smile: "These are Class A, Class B, and Class C.
Three copies. Read it carefully. There are reasons for classification on the labels. After reading more, you will naturally understand why they are classified."
Chen Ji was very interested and said with a smile: "Let me read it carefully!"
He sat down, took out a Category A ultimatum and started reading. Chao Qing was just about to ask the tea boy to serve tea. Two of Chen Ji's personal guards waved their hands, and they were responsible for boiling the water for tea.
Chao Qing was right when he thought about it. The tea boy was no longer responsible for making and serving tea for His Highness. It was handed over to the soldiers. The same should be the case for the Crown Prince. This loophole must be blocked. Anyone who bribes the tea boy can easily
Poisoned.
"Cousin."
As soon as Chen Jiqi opened his mouth, Chao Qing waved his hand to interrupt him, "This is an official office, and it's court time. Your Majesty, you can call me Dr. Chao!"
"Mr. Zhong?" Chen Ji was a little confused.
Chao Qing smiled and said: "On the same level as the Sixth Rank of Doctors, starting from the fifth rank, His Highness King Yong said that if I are allowed to take up a local post next year, I am afraid I will become the youngest governor."
Chen Ji nodded, pointed to a document and asked: "This is a winter water conservancy project proposed by Jingzhao Mansion. There is no reason written on it, but I think this is at most Category C. Why is it marked as Category A? Is there such a reason?"
Is it important?"
Chao Qing smiled slightly and said: "There is a rule here. All documents related to agriculture and animal husbandry must be classified as Category A and must be approved by King Yong. This is a rule that was set many years ago and has not changed yet.
So building water conservancy projects is regarded as involving agriculture."
"I see, but there is really no need to classify it as Category A. Every state that builds water conservancy projects has it! Shouldn't it all be classified as Category A? Isn't this too much and too overwhelming?"
The prince has his own ideas and is not easily constrained by the word 'rules'.
Chao Qing continued: "The rules are set by people. As long as they are not engraved with iron plates, they can be changed. The prince can mention this matter to King Yong and make improvements. The specific farming tasks involved must be classified as Category A, and
It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach, but until the rules are changed, we must classify it as Category A.”
"What are the steps to change the rules?" Chen Ji asked again.
"The first step in this rule is to make a proposal. If it is a Category A document, it is proposed by King Yong. Then the Internal Affairs Hall will discuss it, agree to the changes and come up with a specific plan, and then submit it to King Yong for review, who will review, agree and sign.
, King Yong issued an order and the rules were changed. If King Yong disagreed, he would go back to the Internal Affairs Hall to continue revising it. Anyway, King Yong has 70% of the power to make the rules, and the Internal Affairs Hall has 30% of the power."
"I see!"
At this time, a bell sounded outside, and Chao Qing said with a smile: "The morning's court affairs are over, let's go! I will take you to eat. There are two teahouses in the Taiji Palace, one large and one small. Officials above the fifth grade can have tea in the small teahouse.
If you want to dine in a teahouse, go check it out!”