The so-called "Beijing Inspection" corresponds to the "big plan" system for evaluating local officials. It is a system for evaluating Beijing officials. It is jointly responsible for the Ministry of Personnel and the Metropolitan Inspection Yuan. It was originally an examination every six years. In the Chongzhen period, it was changed to
The exam is held every three years and continues to this day.》.》
The Beijing Inspectorate uses the "four levels" and the "eight methods" as the standards for promotion and demotion, uses the "four levels" to describe his merits, and uses the "eight methods" to determine his punishment.
The so-called "four patterns" are "Shou", "Government", "Talent" and "Nian". Among them, "Shou" represents conduct, which is divided into three categories: honesty, fairness and corruption; "Zheng" represents government affairs, which is divided into
Diligence, average, and laziness are three grades; "talent" represents ability, which is divided into three grades: long, average, and short; "year" refers to age, which is divided into three grades: young, middle, and old.
After the comprehensive assessment, they will be ranked into three grades: "competent", "diligent" and "serviceable". Among them, those with superior grades will have priority for promotion to foreign officials.
As for the "eight methods", they are "greedy", "cool", "inaction", "careless", "old", "sick", "impetuous", "weak" and other items, according to the "
After the "eight methods" assessment, those who are "greedy" and "cool" will be dismissed from office and convicted; those who are "irrespective" and "soft" will be dismissed; those who are "impetuous" and "not talented" will be demoted; those who are "old", "
Those with "diseases" were ordered to retire.
It can be said that the Beijing inspection every three years was one of the most important events in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty! It not only affected the career of every Beijing official, but also affected the rise and fall of every faction! Especially officials below the third rank,
A short comment during the inspection in Beijing is enough to determine the fate of their lives!
However, the Beijing inspection and assessment is a human matter. If it involves a competition for power, then the middle and lower-level officials can be said to be greedy or not, diligent or not, capable or unable. In the center of the capital, there are six ministries and nine ministers.
Dao Linli, several powerful ministers in the court also belong to different factions, and each has its own party members. Therefore, whenever there is a meeting with the imperial government, which is also the time when the court's party conflicts are the most frequent and intense, all the powerful ministers take the opportunity to suppress the hostile factions.
Promote cronies.
Over the years, the reason why Zhou Shangjing has remained standing in the temple and has a stable position is precisely because Zhou Shangjing controls the official department. There are also many censors in the Imperial Procuratorate who are close followers of Zhou Shangjing, so Zhou Shangjing has great influence on the Imperial Procuratorate.
, the future rise and fall of the major parties in North Korea and China will largely depend on Zhou Shangjing’s mood.
Of course, Zhou Shangjing knew how to measure and understand the principle of "a tree is as beautiful as a tree", so he did not take advantage of the opportunity of Beijing to expand the strength of his faction. He only took the opportunity to check, balance and regulate the various factions in the DPRK, thereby influencing the court.
’s future direction.
In fact, Emperor Deqing originally appointed Lu Chunxiao and Li Chengru as the left and right envoys of the Metropolitan Procuratorate respectively, in order to strengthen the control of Crown Prince Zhu Heyu over the Metropolitan Procuratorate and to prepare for the rainy season in Beijing at the end of this year.
It can be said that he planned to take advantage of the opportunity of Beijing inspection to enhance the influence of Prince Zhu Heyu, which was a well-intentioned move.
Unfortunately, Prince Zhu Heyu did not live up to expectations. Under the calculations of Zhao Junchen, Zhou Shangjing and others, the "Southern Tour Preparation Fraud Case" occurred. Not only was his reputation damaged, but his advantage in the Metropolitan Procuratorate was also wiped out overnight!
As for the Beijing inspection at the end of the year, I am afraid that they are also powerless.
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With all this in mind, Zhao Junchen naturally understood the importance of the Beijing inspection, so after hearing Zhou Shangjing's conditions, Zhao Junchen was indeed tempted.
During the Beijing inspection, although Zhou Shangjing only cooperated with Zhao Junchen's position "to a limited extent", considering Zhou Shangjing's consistent style, this was already a very big concession! Considering Zhou Shangjing's influence during the Beijing inspection, such
The benefits of concession for Zhao Junchen are countless! It is enough for Zhao Junchen to break through the current development bottleneck and gain further power!
After being tempted, Zhao Junchen looked up at Zhou Shangjing and asked seriously: "Is this true?"
Zhou Shangjing said slowly: "Although I am not a gentleman, I have never broken a promise and regretted it."
After Zhao Junchen was silent for a moment, he finally made a choice and said: "After arriving in Suzhou, I wonder how the juniors should cooperate with the seniors? As long as the juniors can do it, they will try their best... However, in this matter, the juniors cannot understand.
In order to help my senior, I stand in front of the stage and oppose His Majesty, so I can only help in secret. After all, I am still inseparable from Your Majesty’s protection, and I will never dare to offend His Majesty’s dragon power. Please forgive me for this, Senior!”
These words already showed that Zhao Junchen's position was to abandon Emperor Deqing and support Zhou Shangjing.
Of course, this stance is only temporary and is limited to matters in Suzhou.
Zhou Shangjing's old face smiled and said: "I also understand the difficulty you have, Junchen. Don't worry, I will never make it difficult for you. After arriving in Suzhou, I will not let you stand in front of the stage and fight with His Majesty together with me."
, In fact, I hope that you, Junchen, will be more active in front of His Majesty, take the initiative to assist His Majesty in overt and covert investigations, detect the case as soon as possible, and announce the things in Suzhou to the world."
Zhao Junchen was slightly stunned and asked: "Junior doesn't understand what you mean, senior."
Zhou Shangjing smiled again and said: "If you want to take something, you must first give it to it. This is an eternal principle. Under the raging flood, it is better to block it than to remove it! Last year, there was a Japanese pirate rebellion in Suzhou. This incident
It's really too big. Although I have tried my best to cover it up, if Your Majesty wants to investigate it strictly, I can't hide it at all! In this regard, I have already realized that the various overt and covert fights with Your Majesty before are actually true.
It’s just to divert His Majesty’s attention.”
After a pause, Zhou Shangjing continued: "Since this case will be solved sooner or later, then it would be the next best thing to cover it up forcibly. We might as well go with the flow and let people find out the truth and solve the case. Instead, just... It's just...
, Although the case in Suzhou will definitely be solved, the methods and means of the investigation are very particular! If we can control the direction of the investigation of the case, the final result will be completely different!"
Having said this, Zhou Shangjing looked at Zhao Junchen and said slowly: "So, after arriving in Suzhou, I hope that you, Junchen, can proactively help His Majesty investigate the truth and solve the case. During this period, I don't need you to do anything more."
, as long as you slightly influence His Majesty's judgment at certain moments, emphasize some things that should be emphasized, and let His Majesty ignore some things that should be ignored. As for other things, you don't have to intervene at all. In this way, you
I will not offend His Majesty. When the dust settles, you just have to wait and see the results!"
Zhou Shangjing's words were mysterious and mysterious, as if he had said a lot, but at the same time it seemed as if he had said nothing at all. But after he finished speaking, he took out a booklet from his arms and handed it to Zhao Junchen.
Zhao Junchen opened it and found that it described in detail the process of the Japanese pirates' rebellion in Suzhou last year, as well as some relevant evidence that the Suzhou government tried its best to cover up the matter.
It can be said that at this moment, Zhou Shangjing personally handed the handle of himself and the Suzhou government into the hands of Zhao Junchen.
However, Zhou Shangjing looked calm and calm, not worried at all that these handles would cause harm to him.
In fact, Zhao Junchen did not think that these evidences could harm Zhou Shangjing.
Although Zhou Shangjing did not explain his plan in detail and concealed many key links, Zhao Junchen was a scheming person after all and had vaguely guessed some of Zhou Shangjing's methods.
After sighing softly, Zhao Junchen put the booklet into his arms and said with emotion: "Senior's foresight and superb methods, I really admire this junior! Now, this junior already knows what he should do, and he will naturally follow the plan next
Act!"
While sighing, Zhao Junchen vaguely felt that Emperor Deqing might have missed a move this time.