Chapter 505 0500 [Appointment and Removal of Important Positions]
Zhai Ruwen was a Hanlin bachelor promoted by Zhao Huan. Hearing that there was no Hanlin Academy among the "one pavilion, three academies and six departments", he couldn't help but ask: "May I ask the generalissimo, will the Hanlin Academy be abolished?"
"No," Ju Ming said, "but there are some changes in the rights and responsibilities."
The Hanlin Academy was not even a serious official office in the middle and early Tang Dynasty. Everyone in it was a talented person who specialized in accompanying the emperor for leisure and entertainment. To put it bluntly, he was a helper raised by the emperor.
After the Anshi Rebellion, the emperor could not trust anyone, so he began to reuse the people around him, serving as consultants part-time, and participating in drafting internal regulations.
During the reform of Yuanfeng in the Song Dynasty, Hanlin bachelors became the third grade. Those with the words "Chengzhi" were the emperor's advisors and drafted internal regulations; those with the words "Zhizhigao" could only draft internal regulations and could not hold other positions.
Internal imperial edicts are special edicts issued by the emperor himself, canonizing queens and princes, promoting prime ministers, or informing the people of the world. These imperial edicts all belong to the category of internal imperial edicts. They must be "accepted by Hanlin scholars" or "zhizhizhi" by "Hanlin academicians"
Come and write, if they are unwilling to write, then they can only scrap it and replace it with someone else.
In order to ensure that the Tongzhengyuan would not be seized by the cabinet, Ju Ming transferred the internal drafting power of the Hanlin Academy to the Tongzhengyuan. He then handed over the external drafting power (ordinary edicts) to the imperial edict office under the cabinet.
The cabinet created by the father and son had power close to that of the Jingtai, Hongzhi, and Zhengde periods. It had huge power but was checked and balanced.
As for the Tongzhengyuan, it is the weakened Si Li Jian and the six strong departments, and has the shadow of the Tongzheng Yuan during the Zhu Yuanzhang period.
Let's put it this way: the cabinet is the Council of Elders, the General Council is the general office, and the six ministries are the ministries.
The Inspectorate is a powerful weapon and is directly under the leadership of the emperor. As long as it is an official of the Inspectorate, no matter how low the rank, it needs to be personally appointed by the emperor. The cabinet and the Ministry of Personnel only have the right to recommend. If the new emperor wants to reorganize the court, the Inspectorate is the official.
A sharp knife can easily cut the opening.
Seeing that Zhai Ruwen still didn't understand, Ju Ming explained in detail: "In the future, the first-ranked Jinshi must first enter the Hanlin Academy and be seconded to the Cabinet or Tongzhengyuan to observe the government. Then he will serve as a local magistrate and be promoted to a prefecture for at least three years. Then he can continue as appropriate.
When he is in charge of the local government, he may be transferred to the post of six ministries, or he may be transferred to the middle school, or he may serve as a student or lecturer. If he returns to the court, he may also hold the post of left and right Chunfang."
"I understand!" Zhai Ruwen said nothing.
The Hanlin Academy is a talent reserve department and will probably produce many prime ministers.
But compared with the Hanlin Academy in the Ming Dynasty, Ju Ming made another change, that is, he had to be a local official.
The promotion path for Hanlin officials has been decided——
First serve as a junior official in the Hanlin Academy, and then be seconded to the Cabinet or the General Affairs Council for an internship to familiarize yourself with the overall operation of the country.
Then become a county magistrate or a prefecture magistrate.
Depending on the specific situation, you can continue to be promoted to prefect, or you can be transferred back to the central government. After returning to the central government, you can either work as a department-level official in the six ministries, or go to the cabinet as a senior secretary, or work as a low-level advisor to the emperor. At the same time, you can also hold the post of Chunfang.
, that is, the subordinate officer of the East Palace, established a relationship with the prince.
Of course, there are also those who stay in the Hanlin Academy to compile books.
You can choose to stay in academics, but you can only go to the Ministry of Rites to be promoted to special positions. If you want greater development, you must become a local official for experience.
Zhu Guoxiang announced his first appointment after arriving in Beijing: "Zhai Ruwen, a Hanlin scholar in the old Song Dynasty, can be a cabinet minister and assist in political affairs."
"Thank you, my lord!"
Zhai Ruwen was so happy that he actually became the deputy prime minister.
Officials of the old Song Dynasty were envious, but they could understand. Who made Zhai Ruwen the advisor of Marshal Zhu?
Qin Hui was also overjoyed. Zhai Ruwen was not only Ju Ming's tutor, but also his Qin Hui's tutor.
They even had a closer relationship. When Qin Hui was the principal of Michigan, Zhai Ruwen was demoted to the position of governor of Michigan. When Qin Hui was able to pass the Maoke exam and make a comeback in the officialdom, it was Zhai Ruwen who recommended taking the exam!
Huan Guoneng became the leader of the Qin Party in the Southern Song Dynasty, which was also related to Zhai Ruwen.
Zhai Ruwen introduced You Zuo (Cheng Yi's student) to Qin Hui, and You Zuo was a good friend of Huan Guo. You Zuo admired Qin Hui very much, and Huan Guo had been friends with Qin Hui for more than ten years. After meeting, he immediately tried his best to help.
When Qin Hui was not committing adultery, everyone spoke highly of him.
The first evaluation is "good at doing mean things". Since Qin Hui is good at handling official and secular affairs, no matter what public or private affairs he encounters, it will definitely be no problem to leave it to Qin Hui.
Another comment is that he is "talented and thoughtful". Not only does he do things beautifully, but he is also knowledgeable and thoughtful, making everyone satisfied.
After Qin Hui's true colors were exposed, Huan Guo chose to continue cooperation.
And what about Zhai Ruwen? He broke off relations with Qin Hui directly!
Only two months after he was recalled to the court by Qin Hui, he chose to resign and live in seclusion. He regretted that he had made a mistake and promoted such a thing.
Zhu Guoxiang continued: "In the old Song Dynasty, the Baojing Army Jiedu envoy Zhongshidao could serve as a cabinet minister and assist in political affairs."
Zhong Shidao is away and has gone to serve as Yang Zhi's adviser.
However, Zhong Shizhong has returned to Tokyo and is now out to replace his brother to express his gratitude.
The two cabinet ministers, one is the grandfather of Ju Ming's concubine and the other is Ju Ming's advisor, both seem to be giving Ju Ming face.
In fact, Zhong Shidao represents the generals of the Western Army, and can even represent all the generals of the Zhao and Song Dynasties. Giving him the position of deputy prime minister can make the generals of the Zhao Song Dynasty feel at ease. Yao Gu, Liu Yanqing, etc. can beg these people before they hand over their military power.
Time can be more efficient.
As for Zhai Ruwen, who was demoted on behalf of Tokyo, at least a deputy prime minister position had to be assigned to these demoted groups. While appeasing the demoted officials, Zhai Ruwen's status as a teacher also allowed the Sichuan team to have nothing to say.
Li Bangyan was a little anxious, why hasn't it reached him yet?
Sure enough, Zhu Guoxiang named the third cabinet minister: "Li Bangyan, the young prime minister of the old Song Dynasty, can be a cabinet minister and assist in political affairs."
"Thank you so much for your grace." Li Bangyan was overjoyed.
After all, this guy made great achievements in the capture of Tokyo, and was the prime minister in Zhao and Song Dynasties. It is unreasonable not to be a cabinet minister.
If he could stop, he might have a good death in this life.
But it probably won’t stop, so we’ll see who will take action between Shi and his son.
There are five cabinet ministers in total, Zhang Gen is the first assistant, Gao Jingshan is the second assistant, Li Bangyan is the third, Zhong Shidao is the fourth, and Zhai Ruwen is the fifth.
The only ones who can really make the decision are Zhang Gen and Gao Jingshan.
Zhu Guoxiang then said: "Liang Yi, you will be the general envoy and take charge of the General Affairs Council."
A young man in his twenties came out, so young that it shocked countless people.
This was Zhu Guoxiang's chief disciple, even half-adopted son. He arrived in Beijing with Zhu Guoxiang and helped Zhu Ming manage the coal shop. Before starting the army, he actually managed Daming Township, and then assisted Zhu Guoxiang in managing Sichuan.
Don't forget that he is thirty years old. Liang Yi is actually the person most familiar with Zhu Guoxiang's administrative style. It is perfect for him to be the director of the General Office of the Central Committee.
Zhu Guoxiang continued: "Chen Dong, you become the censor of the capital and take charge of the Inspectorate."
Chen Dong is also young. He probably has more experience in the past few years and has become calmer than before. His face is expressionless when he is doing errands.
Then he was appointed Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, which was handed over to Li Hanzhang.
Li Hanzhang is almost forty years old, but compared to this position, he still looks too young.
Three consecutive appointments finally made everyone remember that this was a brand new court, exuding a cutting-edge atmosphere from the inside out.
The six ministers were named one after another.
Zhao Yu, Minister of the Ministry of War, was a member of the Zhao Song clan and surrendered after taking over Sichuan.
Qian Chen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, was a businessman who donated money to buy an official position.
Meng Zhao, the Minister of Rites, was a fallen scholar and the chief village teacher of Daming Village.
Liu Yao, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, was originally the criminal envoy of Luti in Lizhou. At that time, he captured Hanzhong and captured a lot of officials. He killed several notorious ones and recruited several of them to Zhu Guoxiang. After that, these people all served in Sichuan. Liu Yao was
Among them, the one with the most outstanding political achievements.
Zhao Quan, Minister of Industry, the founder of Fengli Canal, the century project of the Northern Song Dynasty, is currently dismissed from his post and is retiring in his hometown. However, his son Zhao Fengji, who designed and built the Hanzhong Mountain River Weir, is currently inspecting the Jingbei area and is responsible for regulating floods and swamps in Jingbei.
question.
When his name was read out, Qian Chen was so moved that he burst into tears. He knelt down in the hall and shouted, "Thank you, Mr. Jinglue, for your cultivation!"
Everyone thought it was nonsense and this reaction was too country bumpkin.
According to the etiquette system of the Song Dynasty, officials were not allowed to kneel for private matters in the Daqing Hall, but they could kneel down to persuade them to enter.
Qian Chen didn't care about this, he couldn't think anymore.
A guy who didn't bother to take care of any business, donated money and food to become an idle official, and instead of squatting at home, he eagerly ran to the mountains to take up a post. Now he suddenly became the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Do you think how excited he was?
Meng Zhao was almost the same, even a little frightened.
He doesn't know much about etiquette, and he doesn't study the "Book of Rites" deeply. Can the Minister of Rites be qualified for the job?
"Xu Fuyan, you are going to be a Hanlin bachelor and take charge of the Hanlin Academy," Zhu Guoxiang said. "Zhao Ji left a large number of classics. You select one hundred and twenty officials from the old Song Dynasty to sort out these texts. In addition, prepare to compile the "History of the Song Dynasty"
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"yes!"
Xu Fuyan was actually a little unhappy. He had surrendered together with Liu Yao, and his official position was higher than Liu Yao's.
But now, Liu Yao is in charge of the Ministry of Justice, but he can only be in charge of the Hanlin Academy, a Hanlin Academy whose power has been weakened.
Li Bangyan couldn't help turning his head to look at Shi Yuangong, why didn't this contemporary Kong Ming catch anything?
However, Shi Yuangong smiled. As a confidant of the marshal, he had countless detailed works under his hands. How could he be compared to ordinary officials?
Even though Li Bangyan became the deputy prime minister, he still had to pretend to be a grandson in front of him, Shi Yuangong.
"Ju Ming," Zhu Guoxiang turned his head and looked at his son, "You will be the privy envoy and the official official of the government."
Ju Ming finally stood up and stood in the palace to thank him.
Ju Ming's old friends and subordinates were all promoted, but there was no need for Zhu Guoxiang to announce them on the spot.
For example, Qian Chen, as the son of a princess, was familiar with various etiquette systems and was assigned to be a Langguan in the Ministry of Rites.
Another example is Hou Xuan, whom I haven't seen for many years. But before Ju Ming was admitted to the imperial examination, he came to listen to his lectures, and even took Ju Ming to Goulan to listen to music. He was arranged to be the temple minister in Honglu Temple.
Lu Zai, who rented a house to Zhu Ming, was recruited to the capital a while ago. On the way on the passenger ship, his wife gave birth to a son, named Lu You, who was appointed by Zhu Guoxiang as the Minister of Punishment.
In the year of Huang Gui, he was the Minister of Rites.
Zhang Bor, the Minister of War, was responsible for connecting the Privy Council and the Ministry of War, and returned after handing over the Shandong army to Zhang Shuye.
Even the three people who were transferred to poor counties due to his involvement when Ju Ming was the governor of Puzhou, all were promoted to the level of prefect this time because they had joined the father and son early.
Not to mention Bai Chongyan, Zheng Hong, Ling Guxu, Min Zishun and others. They will continue to serve in the local areas and be trained according to the line of senior officials. If they really do not have the ability, they will be transferred back to the central government to take up noble positions.
It was not a case of nepotism, but that the father and son temporarily did not trust the officials of the old Song Dynasty, and the team in their hands was really not enough.
Li Gang was sent to be the magistrate of the state. Ju Ming thought that his character was good, but his ability to do things was very problematic and he needed to practice locally.
Qin Hui is just the opposite. His ability to do things is top-notch, but his moral character is worrisome.
