"The official decides the affairs thousands of miles away in an autocratic way, and in December he writes a plan to finalize the matter." [Book of Shang Jun: Forbidden Envoy]
Weiyang Palace, Shangshu Terrace.
There was a fire burning inside, and everyone in Taichung sat down one by one. Situ, the Secretary of Record, Ma Rixi, Sikong, the Secretary of Record, Huang Wan, the Chariot and Cavalry General, and the Secretary of Record, Dong Cheng, sat side by side in the middle.
From their position, looking out along the corridor of the atrium, they can see the distant and vast sky, which is still gloomy uniquely in winter. It is surrounded by snow and the field of vision is extremely wide. Although the wind and snow have stopped, the temperature is still bone-chilling. .
The air-conditioning whizzed in from outside the palace door. Ma Rixi and the others didn't feel it yet, but the few officials sitting by the door were shivering from the cold.
"Close the door." Ma Rixi said.
As soon as he finished speaking, two clerks came forward and were about to close the door.
"Wait a minute." Dong Cheng suddenly spoke. His eyes were blank, as if he was immersed in the lonely sky, and he said: "Close the door now, what should I do if the above plan comes in later?"
Ma Rixi didn't know what Dong Cheng's sudden visit meant. Out of caution, he still said: "We can send in all the officials now. The Zhongtai area is quite spacious. There are not many people who have planned this year." It’s not much, you can fit it in for a while.”
Dong Cheng let out a laugh from his nose, and finally took his eyes away from the distant sky, and turned his head to Ma Rixi: "Your Majesty once said: Those who serve as ministers should be upright and open-minded. Doesn't it matter? Are you going to open the door to talk in a secret room? I think it’s better to keep the door open.”
Ma Rixi's eyes darkened a bit. He did not respond to Dong Cheng's unreasonable troubles, but looked at Huang Wan.
Huang Wan was holding a bowl of hot tea in his hand, his eyes were also staring into the distance, as if he was aware of the two people's gazes, and he said obediently: "Then leave the door open, it will appear more upright. "
After hearing this, Dong Cheng smiled proudly, signaled the two officials waiting at the door to leave with his eyes, and said loudly: "Announce the plan to all counties."
Since the Han Dynasty, the governors and prime ministers of various prefectures and counties have sent officials to the capital at the end of each year to make plans and report to the central court the local taxes, prisons, etc. for that year, and the court will increase and decrease rewards and punishments accordingly.
According to the regulations, Situ Ma Rixi should accept the plan, but this time it was different. Dong Cheng and Huang Wan insisted on interfering in the situation on the pretext of deciding the rewards and punishments on the spot, which led to today's scene.
Ma Rixi was elegant and sensible, Dong Cheng was informal, and even the upright Huang Wan didn't pay much attention to these red tapes. In order to give a good impression to these senior planners who had not been here for many years, the atmosphere in the middle stage was barely relaxed. After Xuan Jin, just give a simple salute together. Mobile version::
The New Year is approaching, and these days are the time for various departments to summarize their work. After the nominal host Situ Ma Rixi briefly said a few official words about the imperial court's reform and rejuvenation, Sun Rui, the minister, led the minister's desk. Everyone reported some official duties respectively, and finally the plan officially began.
From top to bottom, from near to far, Pei Mao, the newly-appointed captain of the Sili School, led the accounting officials from the seven counties of Sili to submit the accounting books, summarized and criticized themselves, and after taking the lead, it was time to get down to business. .
In a year, some people do well, while others do poorly. Moreover, these years have been plagued by natural disasters and wars, and few counties in various places are peaceful and peaceful.
Huang Wan took a copy of the accounting book presented by Pei Mao and took a deep look at this new noble of the imperial court, who was a scholar from Hedong and was promoted to the official position of minister as soon as he came back. He didn't know what he was thinking.
Since Dong Cheng resigned from the post of Sili and was promoted to General of Chariots and Cavalry, the captain of Sili who had been deliberately idle by the emperor for several months has finally been found. Considering that Pei Mao’s trip was to reconcile Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan, he issued an edict to appease Yuan Shao.
Talking about the various important responsibilities that Liu Yu took on when he returned to the capital, even more than those of the envoy Zhao Qi, and that his son Pei Qian was still in the secretary's prison, people have to think that the emperor may have already thought about the secretary.
The candidate for the rank of Colonel is just waiting for a suitable opportunity.
Pei Mao's father relied on his son and the relationship between his son, secretary Lang Pei Qian, and the emperor. When he was serving as the imperial censor, Pei Mao's father had a vague tendency to have Jian in the emperor's heart. The emperor regarded him as a confidant and specially planned this for him.
A plan to go on an envoy to meritorious service and award outstanding positions seemed reasonable. Didn't the emperor also work so hard to promote Gaishun?
However, Huang Wan still keenly noticed something strange from Pei Mao's identity as a Hedong native. He pinched the accounting book in his hand and couldn't help but look at Dong Cheng, who was pretending to be on the side.
At this time, Ma Rixi coughed slightly and glanced around. The various ministers and planners sitting on the central platform invariably put down what they were doing and looked at the three people sitting quietly.
Listen to Ma Rixi's next words.
Even Dong Cheng, who likes to act like a superior and pays great attention to the demeanor of a minister in every move he makes, can't help but be convinced when he sees it. The aura exuded by Ma Rixi's gestures and the seemingly casual but profound etiquette.
The manners and manners made are worthy of a noble family that has lasted for hundreds of years.
It was just that with such great power and power, all the Kansai scholars followed suit. It is no wonder that the emperor did not hesitate to support him and Huang Wan, and tried to suppress Ma Rixi.
Ma Rixi said in a deep voice: "Ever since the imperial court broadcast the Yue, officials from all parts of Guandong have not been dispatched for several years. This trip should have been severely punished. However, Your Majesty has something to say first. Considering that Guandong is unstable and has suffered repeated military turmoil and the roads are not peaceful, for the time being,
Forgive me. But from now on, every year at the beginning of the year, officials from various places will still need to send out plans. You will take these words back with you so that you can abide by them, feel loyal to each other, and fulfill your duties as ministers."
All the officials in the counties below bowed their heads and said yes, although except for Yongzhou, Sili and other places, there are only a few counties in Guandong such as Yingchuan, Henan, Chenliu and so on. The rest of the counties are either the death of the prefect or the
The place is not peaceful, or the princes have hinted that the subordinate counties cannot come for some reason.
Ling Ling Zongzong, so that this acceptance ceremony was very deserted. It is no wonder that the emperor did not want to attend.
"There are hundreds of prefectures in the imperial court, and among them there are capable officials who provide virtuous administration, educate the subjects, and preach the king's ways; there are also mediocre people who cause resentment among the people, and the government is ineffective. Now is the time for the examination. What do you think?
You might as well speak up."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes, including Ma Rixi's, turned to Dong Cheng and Huang Wan, who were sitting firmly beside them.
Dong Cheng said bluntly: "I have never dealt with political affairs before and am not very familiar with it. I will just sit in here today."
Huang Wan, however, chuckled and said, "Situ has always made the final decision."
As soon as these words came out, many people in Taichung showed disappointment. They thought that these three people were at odds with each other and would see a fight today, so they could stand and line up according to the situation. Unexpectedly, in front of outsiders, they
He can still maintain restraint, especially Dong Cheng, whose methods seem to be getting more and more sophisticated.
Ma Rixi nodded and began to preside over the examination of the political achievements of officials from various places in recent years.