"Since the beginning of the power of heaven and earth and the people's livelihood, there is no way to explain it." Junsheng Lun
Dong Cheng led everyone to stand up and greet him, saying, "Mr. Ma looks good, but has he recovered from his illness?"
"If you put in the hard work, it's almost done." Looking at the culprit of his anger, Ma Rixi looked unkind.
Although Ma Rixi and Dong Cheng were both ministers, they had to pay attention to the importance of their duties, first come, first served, and third, reputation and prestige. Therefore, Ma Rixi took the seat of honor and Dong Cheng took the seat.
In the original position of scholar Sun Rui.
Seeing Ma Rixi coming, scholar Sun Rui was relieved. Although he was the nominal head of the Shangshu Station, in terms of power, he was really not as powerful as Ma Rixi, Dong Cheng and others who recorded the affairs of the Shangshu.
If the Shang Shu Ling represents the usurpation of the power of the Three Officials by the officials of the inner court on behalf of the officials of the outer court, then the record of the Sangong Shu is the usurpation of the power of the officials of the inner court by the officials of the outer court. Of course, it can also be said that the official record of the ministers of the outer court is
In fact, it was the beginning of the gradual transfer of the internal affairs of the imperial court to the external affairs of the imperial court, and the merging of the two.
Theoretically speaking, the foreign court officials who record the affairs of the minister and the minister's order share the power of the minister's desk, and there is no difference in the power of each other.
However, the power and supremacy of the Shangshutai is reflected in its control of the channels through which foreign officials can report to the emperor. It is this monopoly that gives the Shangshutai the power to unify everything.
However, Lu Shangshu Shi ensures that foreign officials can bypass the Shangshu Order and exercise the above-mentioned powers independently. After the foreign court officials who record Shangshu Shi have a complete chain of authority from up to down, there will be no Shangshu Order that can reach the sky but cannot reach the ground.
Having something to do is equivalent to being idle.
So having said that, Shi Sunrui actually couldn't stop the resolution proposed by Dong Cheng at all, unless the two argued in front of the emperor. But in this way, given the emperor's character, it was inevitable that he would not support Dong Cheng and treat these people who had moved to the west.
Take action.
Qingzhang Shanglinyuan has already cut off the flesh and bones of many powerful people, and some even had their property confiscated. Now if we start to check the household registrations again, wouldn't it mean that all the powerful people in the country are going to lose their lives!
Fortunately, Ma Rixi came at this time. With him, at least Shisun Rui wouldn't be able to step forward and bear the burden alone.
Everyone sat down and saw Ma Rixi saying: "What Shangshu Ling just said is reasonable. If it arouses people's resentment, wouldn't it go against His Majesty's wish to calm the people?"
"I heard that your Majesty intends to adjust the tax calculation and check the number of households. These are good things that are beneficial to the society." Dong Cheng said: "Since the people who migrated to the west have arrived in Guanzhong, they should pay taxes on time. If you don't find out the number of households,
Come on, how can we urge the levy?"
"The people have finally settled down, and the court has launched an investigation. If they disturb the people in this way, aren't they afraid of causing public resentment?"
Dong Cheng glanced sideways at Ma Rixi, half-smiling but not smiling: "Forgive me for being ignorant, I wonder if I am afraid that I will violate His Majesty's wishes for the peace of the people, or are some people afraid that I will not be able to protect those wealthy people?"
"General, what do you mean?" Ma Rixi said angrily.
Dong Cheng immediately changed his expression, slapped the table and stood up, snorted coldly, and said: "I know this without checking. When millions of people near Luoyang drove west into Guanzhong, even if some died on the way,
It shouldn’t be as cruel as ten out of ten! Nowadays, how many households in Guanzhong that migrated to the west are there? I’m afraid only those powerful people with surnames who helped hide their household registrations know!”
"General, you should be careful what you say. If there is no evidence, I will accuse you of slander!" At this time, even Yang Zan stood by Ma Rixi and advocated for him.
Dong Cheng was very angry. He didn't expect that he was now the uncle of the state and a relative of the minister. It was just that these people would not bend down to serve him, but they dared to fight against him. It seemed that he didn't give these nobles any respect.
Look, they really thought they were easy to bully.
"Whether that's the case, you'll know after checking."
"If you want to check, your Majesty must give permission." After Ma Rixi finished speaking, he looked at Yang Zan.
Dong Cheng had tasted the sweetness of the Qingzhang Shanglin incident, and this time he made up his mind to further consolidate his power and attack this group of aloof nobles. He knew that the emperor valued farming, and now there was an opportunity to incorporate hundreds of thousands of households into farming. How?
Will he agree? Hearing that Ma Rixi wanted to find the emperor, Dong Cheng thought he had a plan and immediately replied: "This matter will naturally be decided by your majesty."
In the midsummer scene, the sun was blazing brightly. Ma Rixi, Dong Cheng, and Yang Zan, the servants who represented the Chancellor's Desk, broke out in hot sweat before they had walked a few steps in the palace corridor. Everyone was already unhappy, and at this time they were
The scorching sun made them more and more irritable, and everyone finally reached the front hall with a sullen face.
A young and strong Yulin Lang was stationed in front of the palace holding a halberd. Seeing them approaching, he came forward to greet them from a distance. Before he could speak, Dong Cheng overran him: "Zhang Xiu! Please come in and report to Your Majesty.
Just say that the Taiwei and I need to see you for something."
General Zhang Ji of Anji was ordered to lead 10,000 troops at the beginning of the month, and he and Yang Ru, the captain of the Qiang Guard, were stationed in Anding to guard against the Qiang and Hu. Due to other reasons, Zhang Ji's nephew Zhang Xiu was not able to accompany him, but was worshiped by the emperor as his
Mr. Habayashi, firstly, he came to show his support, and secondly, he meant to act as a proton.
Zhang Xiu has a heroic appearance, is skillful with bows and horses, and is generous and generous. He quickly got along with the Yulin men. With the secret help of Shangshu Jia Xu, even the emperor admired him very much. He not only allowed him to guard the emperor, but also went to court
Lin rode with him and asked him to follow him. In a few years, he would be another rising star like Gaishun.
At this time, Zhang Xiu was yelled at rudely by Dong Cheng and walked back without changing his expression. Not long after, Mu Shun from Xiaohuangmen came out to introduce him.
Ma Rixi and others took out their handkerchiefs outside and wiped their sweat, straightened their clothes and temples, and then filed in.
As soon as I entered the propaganda room, I was hit by a burst of humidity. It turned out that the emperor had specially ordered people to sprinkle well water on the ground to prevent the scorching heat, and placed several large copper pots containing well water in the corners. When everyone paid attention,
I saw a pile of slips and slips piled on the table. At the lower right was Xun You, the attendant, and opposite him was Jia Xu, the minister.
No wonder I didn’t see him at the Chancellor’s Desk just now. It turns out that he is here. Jia Xu’s position is unclear and he is not from the same group as me. I have to deal with him carefully. Dong Cheng saw Jia Xu first and his eyes darkened.
That's what I thought in my heart.
The emperor was dressed in loose Yanju clothes, with a pair of dark eyes on his fair and delicate face, like an unfathomable pool of water. His calm and leisurely posture always exuded the aura of a superior. No matter who
They will consciously ignore his age.
Even Dong Cheng couldn't help but tremble in his heart. His innate awe for the imperial power suddenly arose at this moment. He, Ma Rixi and others bowed down to the chief inspector: "The Taiwei minister Rixi, the chariot and cavalry general minister
I accept it, the servant of the minister, Shechen Zan, comes to see your majesty!"