Chapter 5236: The imperial censor is showing favoritism
Liu Jingxuan smiled and said: "Zhengshitang? Have you already thought of a name for this organization?"
Liu Yu curled his lips and said, "I haven't fully thought about it yet. In fact, it's not me who has the final say on the name of this organization and its specific functions. It should be at the first conference when this organization was established.
The first batch of members were mutually agreed. Of course, just like when the Jingba Party was founded, who the first batch of members were was determined by the giants when the organization was established, or mainly by myself and several other first-generation leaders.
It’s decided. Ah Shou, I said I hope you can help me, you should understand now.”
Liu Jingxuan's smile froze on his face, and he raised his hand: "No, Ji Nu, you are too flattering to me. I am just capable of this, don't you know? It's okay for me to charge into battle, but for me
Governing a state, no, governing a county, oh, no, even if you ask me to govern a county, or even a village, I'm afraid I don't have the ability. Give me a vacant job title so that I can retire in glory and return home.
, it is enough to teach my children and grandchildren how to practice martial arts and horseback riding. At most, in the military schools in the future, I can go over and teach them the art of war, how to adapt to battle, marching, and deployment.
I am afraid that if you want me to enter this political hall, I will become a joke, and even some of your opponents will say that you are nepotistic and treat others with no ability.
Liu Jingxuan, who you have a good relationship with, was forced into it and became your agent."
"If you do this, it will not only be of no benefit to me, but it will also damage your reputation. Jinu, if you want to create this organization established for the public good to decide national affairs, you cannot favor selfish interests. And if you force it
If you put me in and don't let those with knowledge and ability in, others will definitely say this about you."
Liu Yu said calmly: "Ah Shou, don't worry. Didn't I just tell you that this organization I want to call the Political Affairs Hall needs to replace the functions of the original two organizations, the Beijing Eighth Party and the Black Hand Qiankun, and
We must clearly use the public world as the first criterion for selecting candidates. Although you lack literary talent and are not good at politics, you have been in the military for many years and have made great achievements. It is perfectly acceptable to join the political party as a member of the Beijing Eighth Party.
.This is not for you to join the court and be a minister or a servant, nor is it for you to actually manage the government and take power. The political affairs hall is to supervise the court and even review the emperor. It is not for you to take charge of affairs yourself. "
Liu Jingxuan's eyes widened: "I understand a little bit. Is this the imperial censor to have the responsibilities and functions of impeaching and supervising hundreds of officials?"
Liu Yu shook his head: "At most, the imperial censor can only impeach officials for their illegal actions, and most of the time, the censor is also a descendant of aristocratic families. The so-called officials protect each other, even officials like Dao Lian who caused trouble, or officials like Diao Kui in the past.
, they will also have some protection. At best, they will impeach him, temporarily remove him from office, and then re-appoint him later. Just like Dao Lian, if it hadn't been for such a big thing during Nanyan's invasion, he had been in Jiangbei for many years.
The raids in the area and the government forcing the people to rebel were exposed, and which imperial censor reported these things?"
Liu Jingxuan sighed and said: "There is nothing we can do about these things. Officials protect each other and relatives hide each other. When you are an official in order to seek wealth and honor, you cannot really treat yourself badly for the sake of the people. This is human nature. What you said
The public world is your perception, but the vast majority of people are the family world and the private world. If you want to change everyone's perception, it's not that easy."
Liu Yu smiled slightly and held Liu Jingxuan's hand: "So, I want to find people who have a public heart. As the first batch of companions to join the political hall, Ah Shou, I think you are such a person. You can do it for
The country, for the sake of the people of the world, has been born and died for many years, has made great achievements in battle, is a famous general in the world, has its own legion, and has its own brothers who depend on each other for life and death. If it were anyone else, such as Xi Le, he would have established a self-respecting army and separated himself.
, but you didn’t. Even if you are like this, you are willing to hand over the legion that has been inherited from your great-grandfather’s time to the country to avoid possible division and civil war in the future. Isn’t this the greatest public spirit?”
Liu Jingxuan smiled and waved his hand: "Jinu, you praise me too much. I don't have such a heart for the world. Although you have educated me for so many years, even now, I still think that the world should be hierarchical.
In an orderly manner, I don't mean to oppress or enslave the people, but I don't think they are qualified to be on an equal footing with me, who has worked hard for the country. Why should they be able to farm and fish without any worries in the rear?
Is it fair to have to work hard and shed blood and sacrifice on the front line? In the end, all his rights and interests will be treated the same as mine. Is this fair? If we really do this, who will be willing to join the army to serve the country in the future, plant a piece of land at home, and pay taxes on time?
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Liu Yu nodded: "It is impossible to be completely equal. The rewards a person can get from the country must be distributed based on his contribution to the country. War is a matter of bloodshed and hard work, so he must get more than ordinary farmers."
High returns, otherwise who would be willing to contribute to the country, but when I say equality, I mean equality of opportunity, just like you said about joining the army to serve the country. Bloodshed and sacrifice can lead to better returns, so everyone should have a chance.
Serve the country by joining the army, and then make a fair assessment based on the merits in the army. Of course, if you are a general who has been in the army for generations, then both the starting point of joining the army and the cultivation of personal military talents are definitely better than those of ordinary peasant families.
Advantageous."
Liu Jingxuan nodded: "This means that this system of military merit and nobility will continue to be maintained. It will still be based on a person's contribution to the country and the world, and then give corresponding rewards or titles, and then use the title as the title.
Officials obtain power, but this power must be subject to supervision and control. You cannot do whatever you want like Dao Lian. Once you violate the law, you will be dealt with seriously, right?"
Liu Yu said seriously: "Yes, that's it. When officials protect each other, it means neglecting state affairs because of family and personal interests. The final losses will be borne by the people of the world, and then the country will swallow the biggest bitter fruit.
It is impossible to expect everyone to be conscious of this kind of thing. Only by letting others supervise can it be truly effective."
Speaking of this, Liu Yu sighed: "Actually, no matter how many evil forces there are, the four parties that guard each other to restrict and supervise each other are much more effective than any censor, and this is the responsibility that the political affairs hall needs to fulfill.