"We divide the common affairs of the world and treat each other with respect, not daring to pressure each other. Everything is under the control of the imperial court, so it is safe." [Volume 239 of the Record of Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty]
"Speaking of this, I have something to say." Lai Min, the servant of the Huangmen who came with him, couldn't help but interjected. In addition to the servant Xun You who came with the emperor incognito, there were also the servants of the Huangmen, Lai Min and Qiu.
Xing, Fazheng and others. However, due to Xun You's identity, he had no room for others to comment when he had a two-to-one conversation with the emperor, but Lai Min just said it.
He saw that there was nothing strange about the emperor, and Xun You just raised his eyebrows, as if being encouraged, he became more and more excited: "Since the reform of the Shangshutai, several new departments have been added, including the official department, the criminal department, the Duzhi department, etc.
The ministries have complete functions and powers, and each has its subordinates. However, there are also cases such as the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of War that do not have a clear system. The affairs of the various ministries in the Central and Taiwan are complicated, and the affairs of each ministry are simple. It seems that "everyone performs his own duties and each has his own place" as specified by His Majesty in the Central and Taiwan.
It’s contrary to his intention.”
Everyone knew that the emperor and Xun You were talking, and others were generally not allowed to interrupt, but Lai Min was too imprudent. He eagerly said these words, whether it made sense or not, everyone's expressions suddenly became very strange. There was something strange at the minister's desk.
The departmental system is clear, and its powers are even suppressed and belong to the Nine Qings; while some departments only have names, vague scope of powers, and are in name only. The real power departments and Qingshui Yamen are in the same ministerial desk. Is it possible that such a contradictory status quo can only come from here?
Did Min find out?
It is said that Lai Min is frivolous and ignorant of the world, and it seems that is indeed the case.
Xun You glanced at the emperor and saw that the emperor was silent, so he calmly said: "Although your Majesty likes to hear your ministers give advice, you don't like that your ministers only talk about things and don't say how to manage them. Since you have something to say, I guess you have something to say."
Have you met me?"
What he said meant that Fazheng, Qiu Xing and others who were behind Min were vaguely aware that they could only raise questions but not come up with solutions to the problems. This was a big taboo in front of the emperor. Although Fazheng and others knew that Xun You was
They were generous, but they didn't expect that the secrets of such servants could be revealed easily. They were all moved by Xun You's generous advice and nodded silently. Now it seems that Min has the right target.
"Foolish minister Qianjian." Lai Min carefully observed the emperor's face and said softly: "The Ministry of Industry, formerly the Dongguan of Zhou Dynasty and the former Civil Cao, is the department in charge of construction, work and craftsmanship. Your Majesty has ordered water control and construction
The Water Superintendent of the Weir City is subordinate to the Ministry of Works. This time, we might as well put the examination, promotion, and work under the name of the Ministry of Works. It is convenient for them to be under the control, and it is better than doing their own things. As for the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War, I am ashamed that I don’t even know about your majesty.
I have a deep intention and don’t dare to speculate.”
Xun You's brows twitched, and there was a rare expression on his face: "The general's rank as a great craftsman is two thousand shi, and the rank of Du Shui's envoy is one thousand shi. Shang Fang is also a subordinate of the Shaofu together with Shangshu. No matter how powerful the minister is, he is only six hundred shi.
How can you belong to someone like that? Come to Cinda, you are just talking nonsense!"
Lai Min was shouted at by Xun You, so he quickly got off his horse and kowtowed to apologize: "I made a mistake for a moment and lied, I hope your majesty will forgive me!" After saying this, he looked at the emperor tremblingly.
"Slip of your tongue? What you said is very reasonable. How can you lie about it?" The emperor smiled softly and finally moved his eyes back from the willows on the river bank. He looked at Lai Min, who was of medium height and looked elegant. He thought to himself
Now, since this person dared to sneak into Yizhou and do that thing of taking chestnuts from the fire, it is enough to prove that his courage and resourcefulness should not be underestimated. If only because of the frivolous character displayed by the other party on the surface, we can judge that he is nothing.
That would be biased.
Xun You seemed to be unwilling to give in, and he cupped his hands and said: "The Huangmen minister Lai Min said nothing, please punish me!"
"Okay." The emperor said in a deep voice. He raised his chin and signaled Min to get back on his horse. He turned his horse's head and started heading south. Everyone fell behind intentionally or unintentionally, and Xun You followed closely beside him.
He said with some complaints: "Xunjun, you and I have been together for so long. Is there anything we can't say directly without inciting others to speak?"
Xun You knew that his thoughts had been read by the emperor, but he did not arouse the emperor's resentment, so he responded with a smile: "I have already meant this, but I can't find a good opportunity for a while, and I don't know how to express my opinion. I happened to come to Jingda to receive advice from someone, and I am in a hurry.
I want to make my mark. I thought to myself that I might as well follow the trend so that I can ask for your Majesty's orders."
"You." The emperor slowed down his pace and allowed his horse to follow the river embankment. Although Xun You followed the trend, didn't he think about the adverse consequences of being allergic to saying this? If the emperor had already made a plan in his mind
, but regarded Lai Min's words as ignorant persecution, how would the emperor feel about Lai Min and Huang Wan behind him? But this method of stumbling is very common, and as long as it doesn't go too far, the emperor has always let it go.
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However, after thinking about it, the emperor also understood that a group of ministers headed by Xun You had doubts about the "leisure" department that remained after the reorganization of the Shangshutai. Although they did not mention it on the surface, they had already found out through many channels. Just like this time, Xun You
and Lai Min seem to have very different attitudes, but in fact they are playing a double act. They both want the emperor to clarify the remaining powers of the minister as soon as possible and further increase the power of the minister's desk. As Lai Min and Xun You hinted, the minister
The rank of each supervisor within the scope of jurisdiction is the same as that of Jiu Qing.
Today, there are six people in the Chengming Hall: Situ Huang Wan, Sikong Zhao Wen, Taiwei Dong Cheng, and ministers Yang Qi, Xun You, and Shangshu Ling Wu Shuo. All forces follow the emperor, and the political structure is stable and daily operations are stable.
In an orderly manner, it is conceivable that in such a group of prime ministers and assistants, the emperor will not make personnel adjustments for a long time. When the existing power stock is fully distributed, if you want to overwhelm others, in addition to working more diligently, you will gain
In addition to being favored by the emperor, you have to find ways to gain increased power on your own.
Among the current leisure departments of Shangshutai, there are two people from Jingzhou, Shangshu Wenzhen and Shangshulang Feng Shuo, as well as many people from Yingchuan and Runan. Not to mention, there is still a Shangshu Pushe below Shangshu Ling Wu Shuo.
Their position has been unresolved for a long time. Once these people obtain the corresponding powers of the official department or the Du branch, or some become ministers and servants, they will not be able to enter the Chengming Palace, but they will still be a decisive force.
"For the position of the Ministry of Industry, I originally intended to focus on construction and construction. I would examine workers, Shang Fang and other supervisors. Although I am a hundred workers, I am mainly responsible for casting weapons and weapons. It is not suitable to be included in the Ministry of Industry." The emperor considered while thinking.
Talking casually. He did not want to mix military industry with ordinary construction departments. As for the positioning of the Ministry of Industry, the emperor wanted it to take over the powers and responsibilities belonging to "Sikong" and become a specialized department for transportation, water conservancy, and large-scale projects.
At the same time, the construction department should also clarify its duties and responsibilities in advance in order to strengthen supervision in the future: "If there is water in the capital, the generals will be in charge of supervision. Otherwise, their powers and responsibilities are dispersed and not subordinate to each other, making it inconvenient for the court to centrally dispatch and build major projects."
After hearing this, Xun You seemed to still have concerns. He stroked his beard and said: "It's just that the Shangshutai has been extremely powerful since the Zhongxing Dynasty. Although it has been in charge of the government, there has never been a precedent for direct jurisdiction over other dynasties. Earlier, His Majesty served as the chief lieutenant of the Ministry of Punishment.
Shi Zhongcheng, who supervises laws and disciplines, only has administrative power and is not subordinate to superiors and subordinates. The title of Shangshu is under the Shaofu, and it is listed with Dushui and Shangshu. It is necessary to determine the title first and then determine the authority."
"As the inner dynasty, Shangshutai has long ceased to belong to the Shaofu. Now it is not impossible to remove this subordinate relationship and increase the rank and salary to make it worthy of its name and power and position." Shangshuling is a nominal subordinate of the Shaofu.
Official, the emperor's senior secretary, even though his weight is only Qian Shi in terms of rank. This configuration is in line with any emperor's idea of using small to control the big, but the emperor easily elevated it and made it independent, obviously intending to abandon the past of only
The Shangshutai regarded it as a way of restricting the staff of foreign dynasties.
"How much rank should be increased for the ministers' orders, ministers Pushe, ministers, and even the left and right prime ministers, ministers, and ministers? After Xunjun returns, he will first discuss with Huang Gong, Zhao Gong and others, and then report it."