When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he actually felt a little excited.
But he still asked: "Dasun has thought that if there are too many officials, it may not be possible to really handle the people's affairs well."
"For example, for a very simple thing, one person could be responsible for it. Now suddenly several people are responsible for the same thing. If one of them is unwilling, then this matter will inevitably cause delays."
"Besides, if there are more people, there will be more people who are afraid of taking responsibility. Many people will blame the matter on others."
"For the people, the regulations will become more complicated. Things that can be solved by one yamen may not be solved by running through several yamen now."
Zhu Yuanzhang put forward his own ideas.
Zhu Ying discovered that the old man was really sharp, and he hit the nail on the head right away.
This kind of lazy political behavior is the most common and common behavior in later generations.
Zhu Ying replied: "What grandpa said are very likely problems, but you can't just stop doing it just because there are problems."
"There is no complete system, and the current system also has many flaws. Generally speaking, the system designed by Sun Er has more advantages than disadvantages."
“Refining and formulating the government affairs that officials are currently responsible for will, to a large extent, be equivalent to diluting the power of officials.”
Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "Tell me how to make it more detailed."
Zhu Yuanzhang became interested. It was not that he agreed with Da Sun's idea, but that this sentence of diluting the power of officials hit Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.
Zhu Yuanzhang had a serious lack of favorable impressions of officials, or most officials, whether in the court or at local level.
He always felt that most officials were like moths, constantly eating away at the Ming Dynasty.
This is also the reason why Zhu Yuanzhang did not show any mercy when he killed corrupt officials before.
Zhu Ying thought for a while and then replied: "Take the Ministry of Rites as an example. Currently, the Ministry of Rites is responsible for many things, but the personnel are very different."
"For example, the Ministry of Rites is responsible for the affairs of the Ming Dynasty's diplomacy. However, now there are more than ten permanent foreign envoys in our Dali Temple alone. Now our Ming Dynasty's shipping is prosperous, and all countries have come to the Ming Dynasty. In terms of diplomatic matters, the Ministry of Rites
The Host and Guest Qing Li Department is only hosted by six people."
"If an envoy is dispatched, the court will need to arrange additional personnel. The language, communication, customs and other issues involved will have to be learned from scratch."
"Sun'er feels that now that all countries are involved, it will be extremely important in diplomatic matters in the future. Therefore, diplomatic matters can be listed separately. Each country has specialized personnel to handle them, so as to keep abreast of the news of the subject country, and to communicate with other countries.
none."
"Nowadays, education is the most important thing for our country. The future development of our country is based on talents. If we have enough talents, we will definitely be able to flourish in all walks of life."
"Similarly, the taxation, household registration, salary, land, etc. of the Ministry of Household Affairs are all under the control of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Whenever there is corruption, it is particularly difficult to detect it."
"These responsibilities can be completely split, and a separate department can be established, and then a general manager can be established."
"After such refinement, the power of the six ministries will be greatly diluted. Each ministry will do its own thing without shirk, and there will no longer be the worry of the prime minister. The imperial power of our Ming Dynasty will be concentrated to a higher degree, and future generations will not have to go.
Worrying about things happening to powerful officials."
Zhu Yuanzhang himself was very good at systems. After listening to Da Sun's words, he immediately felt that the feasibility was very high.
This is equivalent to reform, and it is still Dafa.
"The implementation of this matter will turmoil the government and the public. Do not make drastic measures, but plan it slowly."
"The selection of personnel is also a problem. It cannot be that once the framework is set up, everything will be vacant."
"We think we can do it step by step. Dasun, you first choose the person. If there is a suitable one, you will divide the responsibilities, and then establish the general affairs of the yamen. Try your best not to waste people and money, and shake the foundation."
Since ancient times, reforms have always flowed with blood. Zhu Yuanzhang did not feel that there was much resistance to the reforms.
In today's Ming Dynasty, there are no ministers who can hinder the grandfather and grandson.
If anyone is disobedient, just drag him out and chop him down.
During the discussion between the grandfather and grandson, the matter was decided directly.
This is the benefit of imperial power. You don't need to care too much about other people's opinions, just do what you say.
Zhu Ying got the old man's approval and felt relieved.
In fact, Zhu Ying was not sure whether it was reliable to move the system from later generations to today's Ming Dynasty, but he always felt that it was better than the current Ming Dynasty official system.
The government affairs that today's officials are responsible for are too complicated. Firstly, they have too much power, and secondly, they are burdened with many affairs. If they are not great talents, they will not be able to handle many things well.
Facts have proved that as long as you are not completely illiterate, you do not necessarily need too much knowledge to do well as an official.
As long as you truly serve the people in your heart, you won't be far behind.
...
Hanlin Academy.
This was once the most desirable place for literati in the world, but now with the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty and the prosperity of the Hanlin Academy, it seems a bit desolate.
"Ever since Taisun intervened in the court, our Hanlin Academy has become less and less valued. Now there are not many bachelors who can enter the official career through this."
"Who says it's not the case? The civil service department has been affected by the Taisun's reform and no longer seeks officials from the Imperial Academy. Now if we want to become officials, we must pay attention to training at the grassroots level. We are already old, and our bodies are too old to go to the countryside."
"There is nothing I can do, you can just be satisfied. At least I have taken up my post in the Hanlin Academy. The imperial court has given me a generous salary, and my life is much more comfortable than before."
"Alas, I have been studying hard for decades, just for the sake of just a few mouthfuls of food. It is difficult to realize my ambitions. I just write books and write history every day. It's really...sigh."
"After Grand Sun's reform, the Hanlin Academy, a place where talents are nurtured and hoped for, has become like chicken ribs, tasteless to eat, and it is a pity to abandon them!"
In the lobby of the Hanlin Academy, more than ten Hanlins gathered together to talk, and they all lamented the current loss.
It turns out that the Hanlin Academy has a very high status, so even if ministers from various ministries meet with them, they have to be polite.
Just because he was a Hanlin scholar, he not only devoted himself to the inheritance of cultural and academic undertakings, but also actively participated in politics and discussed government affairs.
In addition to compiling books and writing history, he also drafted edicts, read for members of the royal family, served as an examiner for imperial examinations, and many other matters. His status was noble and it was extremely easy for him to become an important minister of the court.
But now, first of all, it’s the Ministry of Officials.
In addition to being appointed by the imperial power, current officials must start from the grassroots level according to new rules.
Even if you are the top scholar in a modern subject, you must first go to the local area for training. If you are not a chief official, you must start from the county magistrate.
Once you have achieved political performance and have reached the red line for two years, you can be examined by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and promoted again.
The direct transition from Hanlin Academy to important officials in the imperial court is now locked.
This also led to the declining status of the Hanlin Academy.
The most important thing is to make suggestions.
In the past, bachelors of the Hanlin Academy could discuss matters at court meetings and put forward their own political suggestions. As long as they were approved by His Majesty, it would be easy to join the officialdom.
Nowadays, the court meetings are held every three days, and the grandson decentralized power, and many matters were resolved by each ministry on their own. Only matters that could not be resolved were discussed in the court.
How can there be so many unresolved issues? Now, whoever cannot resolve them will have to bear responsibility and affect his political performance and promotion.
Once it is brought up at the court meeting, the first thing you will face is His Majesty's reprimand.
If nothing else, the reputation of incompetence has been cast down.
As for impeachment, now it is not enough to just say it.
Telling nonsense is punishable by slander.
The articles of impeachment require sufficient evidence and then be submitted to the Metropolitan Procuratorate for review before finally reaching His Majesty.
"If you can't become an official, wouldn't knowledge be of any use to you?"
A slightly deep voice came into the lobby from outside.
Everyone's expressions were slightly angry, but then suddenly changed back.
The familiar voice let them know who it was.
As footsteps sounded slowly, an old man walked over.
"Mr. Liu."
"teacher."
"Mr. Sango."
When everyone saw Liu Sanwu, they all bowed and saluted.
Liu Sanwu snorted coldly and walked directly towards the middle seat.
It was always empty, and although the lobby was a bit crowded, no one was sitting there.
After sitting down, Liu Sanwu reprimanded: "I am an official for thousands of miles just for money. Look at what you have become now."
"The Hanlin Academy is a place for learning. If the court has no arrangements for the time being, do your own learning well. When the opportunity comes, you will naturally be able to better serve the country and work for the people."
After hearing this reprimand, everyone bowed their heads in shame.
Seeing everyone's awakening, Liu Sanwu nodded with satisfaction, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and then said in a leisurely manner: "Yesterday, His Highness Taisun summoned me to Kunning Palace to talk about education in the Ming Dynasty.
question."
"In the 31st year of Hongwu's scientific examination, the restrictions on the scholar's reputation were removed. The examination papers were based on standard answers. Statistics now show that more than 300,000 people have passed the first-class examination and obtained the scholar's reputation."
Hearing this, everyone was incredulous.
They were in charge of the imperial examinations, so naturally they knew that there were 300,000 talented people, but they didn't take it seriously.
Because this scholar is so talented, the questions on the examination papers are really simple in the eyes of the bachelors of the Hanlin Academy.
The Four Books and Five Classics in the examination paper have been greatly reduced, and even the most important policy discussions have been greatly reduced. Instead, arithmetic questions have been added.
The key point is that the loss of the privileges of a scholar's reputation is tantamount to abolishing the title of a scholar.
Liu Sanwu didn't care and continued: "Most of these scholars are going to work in the yamen. It's just that their standards still need to be improved. But being an official will naturally not have much influence."
"In order to better improve their knowledge and serve the country, His Highness Taisun pointed out the need to further deepen their cultivation and proposed the idea of establishing a university."
"The so-called university is an institution like the Imperial College, but it only recruits talented people. The semester lasts for three years and is divided into majors."
Everyone was a little confused when they heard about the professional direction.
Next, the first bachelor asked: "Teacher, what is the professional direction?"
Liu Sanwu glanced at his apprentice and explained: "Human energy is limited, and it would take half a lifetime for an ordinary person to learn one thing. It is said to be dedicated and refined. Now the court needs more detailed talents."
"Such as law, shipbuilding, firearms, commerce, diplomacy, newspapers, history compilation, etc."
"After graduating from university, students can enter the corresponding yamen and serve the country."
"Opening universities and spreading knowledge is what His Highness Taisun attaches great importance to now. Tomorrow the imperial court will establish the Ministry of Education. He is old and incompetent. His Highness Taisun attaches great importance to it. He is the first minister of the Ministry of Education. He is in charge of the schools in the Ming Dynasty and educates many people.
matters."
Having said this, Liu Sanwu's originally cloudy eyes suddenly became brighter.
When he was summoned to the palace by his grandson yesterday, he was still a little uneasy.
Later, when I heard about the establishment of the Ministry of Education, my heart, which had been silent for a long time, began to beat violently.
Liu Sanwu is already eighty-seven this year.
In the past few years, after Taisun came to power, Liu Sanwu saw the rising prosperity of the Ming Dynasty and felt that he could not keep up with the times.
The begging for bones was rejected by His Majesty again, so he has been living in the capital.
I take a walk and read on weekdays, and my mentality gradually calms down.
But he didn't expect that on the occasion of his death, he would still be given the important task of being his grandson.
"Congratulations to Liu Shangshu."
Many Hanlin scholars heard this and were in high spirits.
The word education can be understood as soon as you hear it.
Now that it is a separate department, it is like the seventh department out of the six. When there is a shortage of personnel, they all have the opportunity to become officials.
Obviously, Liu Sanwu came here today just to recruit people.
"We are all happy together. Now there is a shortage of people in the ministry and the regulations have not been established. Are you willing to work with me to serve the imperial court." Liu Sanwu asked with a smile.
Everyone was overjoyed and said, "I am willing to serve the imperial court."
.....
In addition to the Ministry of Education, Zhu Ying also established the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As for the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zhu Ying chose Zhou Rongliang.
Zhou Rongliang was the Ming envoy who went to Samarkand and was detained by Timur.
Later, the Ottoman Empire went to war with Timur, and Zhou Rongliang was released except for the Ottoman envoys.
Zhou Rongliang had never met Zhu Ying before.
After checking the household registration book, I found out that this man was good at multiple languages and was an upright and strong man.
And when Tamerlane returned from his mission, he gained even more rich experiences.
Today, the only one who can be compared with the Ming Dynasty is Timur. Letting him be the Minister of Foreign Affairs is obviously a very good choice.
At the North Korean meeting the next day, Zhu Yuanzhang directly announced the establishment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education.
Liu Sanwu was appointed as the first Minister of Education.
Appointed Zhou Rongliang as the first Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Although it was a bit abrupt, the courtiers had nothing to say.
The imperial court system is Zhu Yuanzhang's one-word hall. Now that there are two more ministers, there seems to be no difference.
However, some officials with keen political sense have discovered the difference.
But what more people care about is the new official position.
Below the minister, there are the left and right ministers, ministers, stewards, principals, etc.
This is only within the court, local yamen must also be opened, which means a large number of official positions.