In the Imperial Study Room, Murong Bing sat there with a gloomy expression.
"Recently, these old guys have gone too far. They rely on their seniority to rely on their elders. Look, they now dare to force the palace outside the palace gate!"
Shangguan Mu slightly cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, the reason why these people dare to be so unscrupulous has a lot to do with the previous official system!"
Shangguan Mu has told Murong Bing more than once about this.
The previous official selection system was mostly based on recommendation. After some people gained certain rights in the court, they would arrange their entire family in large and small positions to form aristocratic families, and the positions occupied by these people would almost always be in the
It is constantly rotated among the hands of the same family.
The Wang family in Nanjun is the best example.
Once such an aristocratic family takes shape, it is easy for them to control the government and even to some extent, they can sideline the royal family.
The Northern Zhao Kingdom is a good example, because it was emptied of power by a Rongdi family, which eventually led to the destruction of the country.
Murong Bing naturally knew how powerful it was. She held her forehead and leaned on the back of the chair.
"Then have you come up with any good ideas?"
Shangguan Mu took out a memorial from his body and placed it on the desk.
"There are two methods, which were proposed by His Royal Highness King Zhao when he discussed the new law with Wei Chen. Over the past few days, Wei Chen has sorted it out."
Murong Bing couldn't wait to open the memorial: "To select scholars through the imperial examination, nine divisions will be established!"
"Yes, some time ago, the world's talented people gathered in the imperial city. Their talents were tested through examinations and debates, and then they were given corresponding positions! The officials selected in this way are of extremely high quality."
"As for the establishment of nine departments, it means setting up nine departments of officials, households, rituals, soldiers, punishments, industry, science, and business above the court to subdivide the power to prevent someone from controlling more power at the same time. Above the nine departments
It’s Your Majesty!”
Murong Bing nodded with great satisfaction. In this way, it would indeed prevent members of the aristocratic family from exercising power at will, and it would also prevent someone from monopolizing the government affairs.
"If you say so, wouldn't the position of prime minister become redundant?"
Shangguan Mu nodded slightly.
"Yes, if Your Majesty is willing, the post of Prime Minister can be abolished."
Murong Bing frowned slightly: "There are so many officials from the Nine Ministries, and a lot of things are piled here. I'm afraid I'm powerless."
"This is simple!" Shangguan Mu seemed to have arranged everything: "You can find a few smart and capable people to assist Your Majesty."
Murong Bing chuckled twice and threw the memorial aside.
"It is better not to remove the position of prime minister at will. In terms of assisting the country, the Shangguanqing family is very popular with me. Besides, after the establishment of the nine ministries, there needs to be someone to lead the officials of the nine ministries. Apart from you, I will not do what he wants.
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Shangguan Mu wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Murong Bing.
At this moment, Murong Bing was eager to learn about Zhao Rui's situation from Bai Hua.
Bai Hua did not dare to hide anything and told everything about the grassland. It was just that he didn't know much about the Western Region.
While Murong Bing was listening with great interest, a Qianyu guard hurriedly entered the imperial study room.
"Your Majesty, the envoy from Beiyan is here. There is urgent matter and he must meet with your Majesty immediately!"
Murong Bing stood up quickly: "Let him in quickly!"
The first ruler of Beiyan was the younger brother of the founding ruler of Great Shang. He had always had a very close relationship with Great Shang.